Chocolate Cookie Dough Cheesecake Recipe

June 21, 2023 Post a Comment

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Recipe Taste of Home from www.tasteofhome.com

Description

This Chocolate Cookie Dough Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. It combines a creamy cheesecake layer with a gooey chocolate cookie dough layer. To top it off, I've added a layer of decadent chocolate ganache and chopped chocolate chip cookies. This cheesecake is out of this world delicious!

This Chocolate Cookie Dough Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just need a special treat for yourself, this cheesecake will be a hit. It's rich, creamy, and packed with delicious chocolate flavors. The combination of the creamy cheesecake layer, gooey cookie dough layer, and chocolate ganache is truly irresistible.

This recipe may seem intimidating at first, but it's actually quite easy to make. With a few simple steps and the right ingredients, you can have this delicious cheesecake ready in no time. So don't let the long list of ingredients scare you away, this Chocolate Cookie Dough Cheesecake is definitely worth the effort.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Cheesecake Layer:

2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream

For the Cookie Dough Layer:

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Chocolate Ganache:

1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For Topping:

1/2 cup chopped chocolate chip cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. In a medium bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until combined and press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time and mix until combined. Add in the vanilla extract and sour cream and mix until combined. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.

4. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add in the milk and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough over the top of the cheesecake.

5. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the center of the cheesecake is slightly jiggly. Let cool completely.

6. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat until steaming. Remove from the heat and add in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes and then whisk until smooth. Pour over the cooled cheesecake and spread evenly.

7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

8. Before serving, sprinkle the chopped chocolate chip cookies over the top of the cheesecake. Slice and serve.

Equipment

For this recipe, you will need a 9-inch springform pan, a medium bowl, a stand mixer, and a small saucepan.

Notes

Make sure that the cream cheese and butter are both at room temperature before starting. This will make it much easier to mix and will result in a smoother cheesecake layer. Also, be sure to let the cheesecake cool completely before adding the ganache, otherwise it will melt the ganache and make it runny.

Nutrition

This Chocolate Cookie Dough Cheesecake is a decadent dessert, and therefore should be enjoyed in moderation. One serving is approximately 1/8 of the cheesecake and contains about 520 calories, 35 grams of fat, 45 grams of carbohydrates, and 8 grams of protein.