Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake with a cookie crust, chocolate chip-studded filling, and decadent toppings. Perfect for special occasions or just treating yourself!
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chip cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Topping:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
- Whipped cream
- Extra chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare crust by mixing cookie crumbs with melted butter and pressing into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, then eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Pour filling over the crust in the pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven and cool cheesecake inside with door slightly open for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Decorate with melted chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and extra chocolate chips before serving.
Notes
- Avoid over-beating the batter to reduce the chance of cracks.
- Gradual cooling in the oven helps prevent cracks.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free chocolate chip cookies for the crust.