If you love classic chocolate chip cookies and rich, creamy cheesecake, this dessert brings the best of both worlds together. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake features a buttery cookie crust, smooth vanilla cheesecake filling, and chunks of safe-to-eat cookie dough folded throughout. It’s indulgent, impressive, and perfect for celebrations or cozy weekends at home.
🧁 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Combines two favorite desserts in one
Creamy, smooth texture with cookie dough bites
Perfect make-ahead dessert
Crowd-pleasing for birthdays and holidays
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust:
2 cups chocolate chip cookie crumbs (or crushed cookies)
¼ cup melted butter
For the Cookie Dough (Egg-Free & Safe to Eat):
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heat-treated all-purpose flour
½ cup mini chocolate chips
For the Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
½ cup heavy cream
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter.
Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the Cookie Dough
Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
Add milk and vanilla.
Mix in heat-treated flour.
Fold in mini chocolate chips.
Roll into small balls and refrigerate.
👉 To heat-treat flour: Spread flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes to kill bacteria. Cool before using.
3️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add sugar and mix well.
Add eggs one at a time.
Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream until creamy.
4️⃣ Assemble
Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust.
Add half the cookie dough pieces.
Pour remaining batter on top.
Gently press remaining cookie dough pieces into the top.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
Turn off oven and crack the door open; let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
Chill in refrigerator at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
🍫 Optional Toppings
Chocolate ganache drizzle
Whipped cream
Extra mini chocolate chips
Cookie crumbles
💡 Pro Tips
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth texture.
Avoid overmixing once eggs are added.
Bake in a water bath for an ultra-creamy finish.
Chill fully before slicing for clean cuts.
🧡 Storage
Store in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.
✨ Final Bite
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and loaded with nostalgic cookie flavor in every bite. Whether you’re making it for a party or just because you deserve something sweet, this dessert never disappoints.