Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake. This decadent creation features layers of rich cookie dough, a velvety cheesecake filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, this cheesecake delivers a perfect blend of flavors that will leave your guests in awe. With its straightforward preparation, you can impress even the most discerning dessert lovers without feeling overwhelmed. Customize it with different types of chocolate chips or toppings to make it uniquely yours.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 24 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed light or dark)
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2/3 cookie dough balls
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for ganache)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust: Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in one bowl; beat butter and sugars in another until creamy. Add egg and combine with dry ingredients; stir in chocolate chips and press into a springform pan.
- For the edible cookie dough: Combine heat-treated flour and salt; mix butter with sugars until fluffy, then add vanilla and milk. Gradually mix in flour mixture and chocolate chips.
- For the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until combined. Mix in eggs one at a time and fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Assemble by pouring half of the cheesecake filling over the crust, spooning cookie dough on top, followed by remaining filling. Bake for about 90 minutes or until set.
- Cool gradually before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Heat-treat flour by baking it at 350°F for about 5 minutes to eliminate any harmful bacteria. Use a water bath while baking to keep moisture levels high and prevent cracks.