Easy Oreo Cheesecake

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"Treat yourself with this luscious, creamy cheesecake that has bits of oreo throughout - You can also make this cheesecake in a regular 9x13-inch pan. Prepare according to directions, checking 5-10 minutes earlier for doneness so it doesn't overbake. This delicious dessert is great for a dinner party."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 24 Oreo cookies, divided
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 (250 g) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Place 16 of the cookies in a resealable bag. Flatten bag to remove excess air, then seal bag. Finely crush cookies by rolling a rolling pin across the bag. Place in boel. Add butter; mix well. Press onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese, sugar nad vanilla in large bowl, wirth electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Chop or crush remaining 8 cookies. Gentlu stir half of hte chopped cookies into cream cheese batter. Pour over prepared crust; sprinkle with the remaining chopped cookies.
3. Bake 45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerare 3 hours or overnight. Cut into 12 pieces. Store leftover pieces in refrigerator.