Description

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of Cookie Dough Cheesecake, where creamy cheesecake meets the nostalgic joy of cookie dough. This dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust layered with rich cheesecake and studded with chocolate chips and edible cookie dough. Perfect for gatherings, this visually stunning and deliciously satisfying cheesecake is sure to be the highlight of any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup granulated sugar
16 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup brown sugar
Edible cookie dough (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until golden. Allow to cool.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Fold in chocolate chips and edible cookie dough.
Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 340
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 265mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For variations, substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruits. Use flavored extracts like almond for a unique twist. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a lump-free batter.