Description

This Chocolate Chip Cookie Bottomed Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of two beloved desserts. With a warm, gooey cookie crust and a rich, creamy cheesecake filling, each bite offers a heavenly blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for any occasion, this showstopper will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Treat yourself to a slice of comfort that combines nostalgia with decadence.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups chocolate chip cookies (crumbled)
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
16 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup sour cream
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a springform pan.
Crush chocolate chip cookies in a bowl. Mix with melted butter until combined.
Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
In another bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream.
Fold in half of the chocolate chips, then pour over the cooled cookie crust.
Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added flavor, use dark or white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. Consider swirling caramel or adding crushed nuts for unique variations. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.