WOULD YOU EAT THIS TREMENDOUS OREO CHEESECAKE TOWER
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 20-24 Oreos)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
15 Oreo cookies, chopped
For the Topping:
1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
8-10 Oreo cookies (whole, for decoration)
10 Oreo cookies, crushed (for garnish)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, mix Oreo cookie crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Beat in the sour cream and heavy cream until fully combined and smooth.
Fold in the chopped Oreo cookies.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled Oreo crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake the Cheesecake:
Place the springform pan in a large roasting pan. Add hot water to the roasting pan, filling it halfway up the sides of the springform pan (this water bath helps prevent cracks).
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven, crack the door slightly, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
Chill the Cheesecake:
Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely at room temperature.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Assemble the Oreo Cheesecake Tower:
Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on a serving plate.
Pipe whipped cream on top of the cheesecake in large swirls.
Garnish with whole Oreo cookies standing upright in the whipped cream and sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies around the edges for a decorative look.
Serve:
Slice and serve this towering, creamy Oreo cheesecake masterpiece to your guests!
Enjoy this towering Oreo delight, a dessert that combines the richness of cheesecake with the irresistible crunch of Oreos!
