Oreo Cheesecake

My Oreo Cheesecake uses NO water bath with beautiful results! It's simple to make with an easy Oreo crust and topped off with chocolate ganache and homemade whipped cream.

Ingredients

Oreo Crust

• 35 Oreo cookies
• 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (75g)

For Cheesecake

• 15 Oreo cookies
• 32 oz cream cheese, softened (use full-fat brick-style cream cheese) (907g)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
• ¾ cup sour cream (180g)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten (room temperature preferred)

Ganache (optional)

• 3 oz chocolate (use semisweet chocolate chips or a finely chopped semisweet baking bar) (85g)
• ½ cup heavy cream (118ml)