Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9" springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and semi-sweet chocolate chips until combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 18-23 minutes.
- While the crust is cooling, heat-treat the all-purpose flour by baking it at 300°F (150°C) for 7-8 minutes. In another bowl, cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix in vanilla extract, then add heat-treated flour and stir until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips and freeze rolled dough balls for about 10 minutes.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar gradually. Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Incorporate eggs gently and fold in mini chocolate chips and 2/3 of cookie dough balls.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top. Bake in a water bath for 75-90 minutes. Once baked, turn off the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes.
- Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag.
- Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake, pipe whipped cream on top, and garnish with remaining cookie dough balls and mini chocolate chips. Chill briefly before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure room temperature ingredients for a silky filling. Always use a water bath to prevent cracks and allow for proper chilling to enhance the flavor.
