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Decadent Oreo Spider Web Cheesecake Recipe with Easy Dark Chocolate Ganache

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A rich and creamy Oreo cheesecake topped with a smooth dark chocolate ganache featuring a striking spider web design. Perfect for parties or any occasion that calls for a dramatic and indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 24 Oreo cookies (crushed, including filling)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 ounces (680g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) sour cream
  • 15 crushed Oreo cookies (for folding into the batter)
  • 6 ounces (170g) dark chocolate, chopped (60-70% cocoa)
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Crush 24 Oreos into fine crumbs. Combine crumbs with 5 tablespoons melted butter until evenly moistened. Press firmly into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 24 ounces softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add 3 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup sour cream until just combined. Gently fold in 15 crushed Oreos.
  3. Pour batter over cooled crust and smooth top with an offset spatula. Place pan in a water bath (wrap foil around bottom to prevent leaks). Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  4. Remove cheesecake from oven and run a knife around edge to prevent cracking. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Heat ½ cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter for shine if desired. Let cool slightly to thicken but remain pourable.
  6. Pour ganache evenly over chilled cheesecake, smoothing with offset spatula. Fill piping bag or plastic sandwich bag with ganache. Pipe concentric circles from center outward. Use toothpick to drag lines from center to edge to create spider web design.
  7. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set ganache before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for smooth batter. Do not overmix after adding eggs to avoid cracks. Wrap springform pan with foil for water bath to prevent leaks. Chill cheesecake fully before adding ganache. Warm ganache slightly if too thick to pipe. Use a hot, wet knife for clean slicing. Variations include peppermint cookies for winter or gluten-free cookies for dietary needs.

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