Cookies & Cream Cheesecake with Vanilla Wafer Crust

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups of crushed vanilla wafer cookies
• 1/3 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• 32 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup of coarsely crushed Oreos
• 2 cups of whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the crushed vanilla wafer cookies and melted butter. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Let the crust cool.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until combined.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Fold in the crushed Oreos.
7. Pour the filling over the vanilla wafer crust.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set.
9. Remove from oven, and let it cool to room temperature.
10. Once at room temperature, chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
11. Pipe or dollop whipped cream over the top of the cooled cheesecake before serving.