Cookie Dough Cheesecake

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   In a small bowl, combine the chocolate chip cookie crumbs, butter, and sugar.

3. Step 3

   Press into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan . Wrap the outside of the bottom of the pan in foil and set in the refrigerator to firm up while preparing the filling. Preheat the oven to 375 F.

4. Step 4

   Pinch off small amounts of the refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough and roll into balls. Place on a plate and set aside.

5. Step 5

   For the filling, combine the cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Beat until well blended and creamy.

6. Step 6

   Carefully pour half of the cheesecake filling onto the chilled crust. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the mini chocolate chips. Place half of the cookie dough balls on the filling.

7. Step 7

   Repeat by layering with the remaining batter, chocolate chips, and cookie dough balls. Bake for about 1 hour, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly loose. The cake will have puffed and will tremble just slightly when shaken. Do not overbake. The cheesecake will settle and firm as it cools.

8. Step 8

   Cool the cheesecake on a wire rack until completely cool. Then, cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least several hours or overnight.

9. Step 9

   When ready to serve, carefully unmold from the springform pan and prepare the cookie dough frosting. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy and fluffy. Fold in the 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips.

10. Step 10

    Dollop the frosting along the edges of the top of the cheesecake in 8 mounds and top each with a cookie half.

11. Step 11

    Serve immediately and enjoy!