Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the crust:
– 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
– 4 tablespoons melted butter

For the cheesecake filling:
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup brown sugar
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ cup heavy cream
– 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated for safety)
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup mini chocolate chips

For the chocolate ganache:
– ½ cup heavy cream
– 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

For topping:
– ½ cup chocolate chips

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of small cake molds or a springform pan. Place in the refrigerator to set.

2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

3. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, then mix until well combined.

4. Gradually add the heat-treated flour and salt, mixing until fully incorporated.

5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

6. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.

7. To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the semisweet chocolate chips. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.

8. Pour the ganache over the chilled cheesecakes, allowing it to drip slightly over the edges.

9. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for decoration.

10. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: No bake | Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes | Kcal: 350 per serving | Servings: 6