Halloween Cookies and Cream Cheesecake
Indulge in the spirit of Halloween with this Halloween Cookies and Cream Cheesecake. This decadent dessert features a luscious cream cheese filling layered with crushed Oreo cookies and topped with velvety chocolate ganache. It’s a perfect blend of rich flavors and spooky fun, making it the ideal treat for your Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed Oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in whipped heavy cream gently until no streaks remain.
- Pour half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust, sprinkle half of the remaining crushed Oreos on top, then layer with the rest of the cheesecake mixture and more Oreos.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Drizzle over chilled cheesecake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Customize your cheesecake by using seasonal cookies or adding food coloring to the filling. - To store, cover tightly with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to five days or freeze individual slices for up to three months.