Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180g) Oreo crumbs
- 5 tbsp (70g) melted unsalted butter
- 0.25 tsp (1g) salt
- 32 oz (900g) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 3 large (150g) eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (120g) crushed Oreos, roughly chopped
Instructions:
- Combine Oreo crumbs, melted butter, and salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, ensuring it is packed tight to avoid air pockets.
- Bake the crust at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Beat the room-temperature cream cheese and sugar on medium-low speed until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly incorporate the sour cream and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on the lowest speed only until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped Oreo chunks by hand to keep them intact.
- Pour the batter over the pre-baked crust.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 55–65 minutes, until the edges are set but the center 2 inches still have a slight wobble.
- Turn off the oven and prop the door open slightly with a wooden spoon; let the cheesecake sit inside for 60 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 6 hours before serving.