Description
A decadent dessert that combines a chewy chocolate chip cookie blondie base with a rich cookies and cream cheesecake layer, topped with smooth chocolate ganache. This visually appealing and indulgent treat is perfect for special occasions or any time you want to enjoy a fun twist on classic cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondie:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
For the Cookies and Cream Cheesecake:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- Blue gel food coloring (a few drops)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 15 regular Oreo cookies, crushed
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Blondie Base:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
- Melt butter with salt and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the flour and fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
Assemble the Cheesecake Layer:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with cornstarch, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Add whipping cream, a few drops of blue food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- Gently fold in the crushed Oreo cookies.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled blondie base.
Baking and Cooling:
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath at 300°F (150°C) for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Cool in the oven with the door slightly open for about an hour, then refrigerate overnight to achieve the best texture and flavor.
Adding the Ganache:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, and a pinch of salt in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
- Spread the ganache evenly over the chilled cheesecake.
- Decorate with extra Oreo pieces or cookie crumbs if desired.
Notes
- Water Bath: Using a water bath prevents cracking and ensures a smooth texture for the cheesecake.
- Cooling: Allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door slightly open helps prevent sudden temperature changes that can cause cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg