Cookies & Bourbon Cheesecake

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Oreo Base
- 20 Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the Oreo crumbs and unsalted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes and then let it cool while making the filling.
Cookies & Cream filling
- 24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 Oreo cookies, crushed into small pieces
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until creamy and smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar and beat until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gently stir in the Oreo cookie pieces by hand.
- Pour the mixture onto the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly but not liquid.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature, then chill it in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Bourbon & Butterscotch topping
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp bourbon
Instructions:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butterscotch chips and heavy cream in 20-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until smooth and melted.
- Stir in the bourbon and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Pour the topping over the chilled cheesecake and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Chill the cheesecake again for at least 30 minutes or until the topping is set.
Your delicious Cookies & Bourbon Cheesecake is now ready to serve and enjoy!