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Cookie Dough Cheesecake Recipe

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This Cookie Dough Cheesecake is a decadent dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake layered with edible cookie dough balls and mini chocolate chips, all set on a crisp graham cracker crust. A whipped cream topping and extra chocolate chips add the perfect finishing touch, making it an indulgent treat perfect for special occasions or anytime you crave a rich, sweet delight.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat treated – see note)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Crust

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs or chocolate cookie crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Cookie dough balls (from above)

Whipped Cream Garnish

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • Mini chocolate chips, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan to prepare for the crust and cheesecake batter.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough Balls: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Add milk and vanilla extract and blend well. Stir in the heat-treated flour, salt, and mini chocolate chips until combined. Roll the dough into small balls about 1½ teaspoons each and place them on a wax paper-lined plate or baking sheet. Freeze the cookie dough balls until firm while you prepare the crust and filling.
  3. Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly onto the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides of the prepared springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  4. Make the Cheesecake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar, eggs, and flour on high speed using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the bowl as needed. Add vanilla extract and sour cream, mixing just until blended. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracking later.
  5. Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour half of the cheesecake batter onto the baked crust. Reserve a few cookie dough balls for topping. Gently fold the remaining cookie dough balls and 1 cup mini chocolate chips into the remaining half of the batter. Pour this mixture over the first layer, spreading evenly, ensuring cookie dough balls are well distributed for consistent bites.
  6. Bake the Cheesecake: Bake the cheesecake at 325°F for 60 minutes. The center should have a slight jiggle when done. Turn the oven off and prop the door open slightly; let the cheesecake sit in the oven for an additional 30 minutes to gently finish cooking. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Then refrigerate until fully chilled, preferably overnight for best texture and flavor.
  7. Prepare Whipped Cream Garnish: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, creating a light, airy topping.
  8. Serve: Slice the chilled cheesecake and garnish each serving with whipped cream and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Heat treating the flour is essential as the cookie dough is not baked; this step ensures any harmful bacteria in raw flour are eliminated. Do this by spreading flour on a baking sheet and baking at 350°F for about 5 minutes or microwaving in short bursts until the flour reaches 160°F.
  • You may use a water bath for baking the cheesecake to prevent cracking and for even cooking, but it’s optional.
  • Chilling the cheesecake overnight improves texture and flavor development.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to help achieve a smooth batter and avoid lumps.

Keywords: cookie dough cheesecake, chocolate chip cheesecake, graham cracker crust, no-bake cookie dough, whipped cream topping, rich dessert

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