Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake Delight (Printable Version)

Delight in smooth chocolate cheesecake with Oreo crust and creamy whipped topping, chilled to set.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Crust

01 - 24 Oreo cookies
02 - 90 grams unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

03 - 680 grams cream cheese, softened
04 - 120 grams powdered sugar
05 - 5 milliliters vanilla extract
06 - 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 225 grams semi-sweet chocolate, chopped and melted
08 - 240 milliliters heavy whipping cream

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - Whipped cream
10 - Chocolate shavings

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Combine with melted butter and press firmly into the base of a springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
02 - Melt the semi-sweet chocolate gently and allow it to cool slightly to avoid curdling the filling.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Incorporate the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture thoroughly.
05 - Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the chocolate mixture to maintain airiness.
06 - Pour the filling over the prepared crust, smooth the surface, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to set.
07 - Optionally garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Ensure the melted chocolate is cooled slightly before adding to the cream cheese mixture to prevent curdling.