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    Choc Chip Cookie Cheesecake

    15/03/2019 by thebakingexplorer 26 Comments

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    If you love cookies and you also love cheesecake then you are in for a treat with this Choc Chip Cookie Cheesecake! Instead of the standard biscuit base, this cheesecake has a chocolate chip cookie base. It's a vanilla cheesecake mix that's filled with chocolate chips, then topped with whipped cream, more chocolate chips and mini cookies. It isn't completely no bake as you do have to bake the cookie base, but the cheesecake mix is no bake like a lot of my other cheesecakes so I've made sure it's still very straightforward to make and enjoy!

    Choc Chip Cookie Cheesecake

    Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information

    • It is really important to stick to the ingredients and use full fat cream cheese and double cream (a cream with a 48% fat content), both of these ingredients are essential to ensure the no bake cheesecake sets. If you want to make a low fat version, I suggest doing this in small dessert glasses or ramekins as they will not set well enough to be sliced.
    • I am based in the UK and I find that Philadelphia cream cheese is the thickest and best quality cream cheese to use for no bake cheesecakes. I have made many cheesecakes with supermarket own brand cream cheeses too, and they have worked great. If you can though, I think it is worth spending a little more for Philadelphia (and no they haven't paid me to say this!)
    • You can use either butter or baking spread for the cookie base, I find that butter has a nicer flavour but it's personal preference.
    • I used light brown soft sugar for the cookie base, you can also use caster sugar.
    • The mini cookies will go soft after a little while from the moisture from the whipped cream, so add them as close to serving as you can.
    • You can find lots of answers to common no bake cheesecake questions on my How To Make A No Bake Cheesecake guide. If you've never made a no bake cheesecake before, I highly recommend reading through my guide first!
    • Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
    • For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

    For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

    How to make Choc Chip Cookie Cheesecake

    To make the cookie base, mix the butter and brown sugar together, then mix in the vanilla and milk. Next add the flour and chocolate chips. Spread it out into the tin, and bake for 20 minutes. Leave it to cool completely.

    For the cheesecake filling, use an electric mixer to mix together the cream cheese, vanilla and icing sugar. Once it is smooth with no lumps, add the double cream and whisk until it is very thick and hods it’s shape. Then fold in the chocolate chips.

    Smooth the mixture into the tin on top of the biscuit base and put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set. Remove it from the tin. Whip up the double cream with the icing sugar and vanilla, and pipe it all around the edges of the cheesecake. To decorate, place the mini cookies on top of the cream and add more chocolate chips in the middle.

    Choc Chip Cookie Cheesecake

    How do you make sure the cheesecake sets?

    When you’re mixing the filling, you want it to get to a stage where you can scoop some up with your spatula or spoon and you have to give it a tap on the side of the bowl or slight flick of the wrist to get the mixture off the spoon. If it’s sloppy and slides right off the spoon without any encouragement needed, then you need to mix it more. Always use an electric mixer for best results. It’s also very important to use full fat cream cheese and double cream (heavy cream), as any low fat versions will affect the setting of the cheesecake. I always set my cheesecake overnight in the fridge, I’d suggest a minimum of 4 hours.

    How do you remove a no bake cheesecake from the tin?

    To see step by step photos and a video showing you how to remove a no bake cheesecake from the tin, as well as the answers to lots of other common no bake cheesecake questions, check out my How to make a No Bake Cheesecake guide!

    How long does the cheesecake last and can it be frozen?

    The cheesecake should be stored in the fridge and will last for 3-4 days. You can freeze the undecorated cheesecake, however you do need to let it set in the fridge first. Setting it in the freezer will affect the texture and it won't be as nice. Once it's set in the fridge, you can remove it from the tin and put the cheesecake in a box or tupperware. You could also slice it up, and freeze in portions. Then you can easily defrost a few slices at a time depending on when you'd like some cheesecake!

    Can this cheesecake be made gluten free?

    Yes! To make this recipe gluten free, swap the plain flour in the biscuit base for gluten free plain flour blend. You will also need to use gluten free cookies for the decoration. I would also recommend that you check the packaging of everything you're using in the recipe in case of cross contamination.

    Choc Chip Cookie Cheesecake

    Troubleshooting

    If you have any questions about this recipe, or if something went wrong and you need help, please use the comment form below and I will get back to you. You can also get in touch with me on my Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. I'd love to hear from you!

    Recommended Equipment and Ingredients*

    • 23cm Springform tin
    • Electric hand mixer
    • Mixing bowls
    • Angled palette knife
    • Kitchen scales
    • Food processor
    • Wilton 2D Piping nozzle
    • Mini Maryland Cookies

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    Choc Chip Cookie Cheesecake

    Choc Chip Cookie Cheesecake

    Cookie base, vanilla cheesecake with chocolate chips, topped with mini cookies
    5 from 8 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Cheesecake
    Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16
    Author: thebakingexplorer

    Ingredients

    For the cookie base

    • 120 g Butter or baking spread softened, unsalted
    • 170 g Light brown soft sugar
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 30 ml Milk
    • 150 g Plain flour
    • ¼ tsp Salt
    • 75 g Milk Chocolate Chips

    For the cheesecake filling

    • 750 g Full fat cream cheese
    • 125 g Icing sugar
    • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 300 ml Double cream
    • 100 g Milk Chocolate Chips

    For the decoration

    • 200 ml Double cream
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 1 tbsp Icing sugar
    • 16 Mini Choc Chip Cookies I used Maryland
    • 25 g Milk Chocolate Chips
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat your oven to 160C Fan/350F/Gas Mark 4
    • To make the cookie base, mix the butter and light brown soft sugar together until smooth with no lumps
    • Mix in the milk and vanilla
    • Mix in the plain flour and chocolate chips
    • Spread the mixture evenly into a 23cm springform tin
    • Bake for 20 minutes, then leave to cool completely
    • For the cheesecake filling use a food mixer with a whisk attachment or an electric hand whisk to mix together the cream cheese, vanilla extract and icing sugar until smooth with no lumps
    • Add the double cream and whisk until it is very thick and holds it's shape, then fold in the chocolate chips
    • Smooth the mixture into the tin on top of the cookie base, then put it in the fridge overnight, or for at least 4 hours, to set
    • Remove from the tin and put on your serving plate. You may need to use a palette knife to loosen the cookie base from the tin. Smooth the sides with a butter knife to create a neater finish
    • To decorate, whip up the double cream with the icing sugar and vanilla, and pipe it all around the edges of the cheesecake
    • Place the mini cookies on top of the cream, then add the chocolate chips in the middle. Please note the cookies will eventually go soft due to the moisture from the cream, so add them as close to serving as possible
    • Serve immediately, store any leftovers in the fridge and eat within 2 days
    Made this recipe?Share on Instagram with me @TheBakingExplorer or tag #thebakingexplorer!

    Notes

    • t is really important to stick to the ingredients and use full fat cream cheese and double cream (a cream with a 48% fat content), both of these ingredients are essential to ensure the no bake cheesecake sets. If you want to make a low fat version, I suggest doing this in small dessert glasses or ramekins as they will not set well enough to be sliced.
    • I am based in the UK and I find that Philadelphia cream cheese is the thickest and best quality cream cheese to use for no bake cheesecakes. I have made many cheesecakes with supermarket own brand cream cheeses too, and they have worked great. If you can though, I think it is worth spending a little more for Philadelphia (and no they haven't paid me to say this!)
    • You can use either butter or baking spread for the cookie base, I find that butter has a nicer flavour but it's personal preference.
    • I used light brown soft sugar for the cookie base, you can also use caster sugar.
    • The mini cookies will go soft after a little while from the moisture from the whipped cream, so add them as close to serving as you can.
    • You can find lots of answers to common no bake cheesecake questions on my How To Make A No Bake Cheesecake guide. If you've never made a no bake cheesecake before, I highly recommend reading through my guide first!
    • Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
    • For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1279IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg

    If you like this, check out more of my Cheesecake recipes!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Corina Blum

      March 15, 2019 at 11:14 am

      I love cheesecakes and this one look so good! I need to make one for my family soon as the kids love them too.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 23, 2019 at 9:19 pm

        Thanks Corina! Let me know if you make this!

        Reply
    2. jenny walters

      March 15, 2019 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      I adore your cheesecakes and this is another stunner. No bake are my favourites. Love the cream swirls topped with cookies!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 23, 2019 at 9:22 pm

        Thank you Jenny!

        Reply
    3. Rita

      March 15, 2019 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      No bake cheesecake - YUM

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 23, 2019 at 9:24 pm

        I agree Rita, they're my favourite!

        Reply
    4. Abbey

      March 15, 2019 at 6:25 pm

      I love this!! The mini cookies are super cute and the cheesecake looks delicious!! Thanks for celebrating the Fiesta with us! 🙂 Happy you joined in! Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 23, 2019 at 9:25 pm

        Thanks so much Abbey!

        Reply
    5. jenny paulin

      March 15, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      oh how yummy is this? I love cheesecake and have not made one for ages - too long in fact, must rectify that! I don't know how you are finding the time to keep blogging such recipes whilst being a new mum! you are amazing!! I hope motherhood is going well and your baby is growing well xx

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 23, 2019 at 9:27 pm

        Oh you must make one then Jenny! Ah thank you, I had all the recipes prepared in advance so I could just release them each week 😀

        Reply
    6. Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook

      March 16, 2019 at 6:41 am

      How do you know that I need cheesecake right now?? I am sure this tastes heavenly and those mini cookies are looking so pretty on top. Thanks for sharing, Kat! Happy Fiesta Friday!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 23, 2019 at 9:27 pm

        Thanks Jhuls! I hope you got to have some cheesecake!

        Reply
    7. Cat | Curly's Cooking

      March 16, 2019 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds like my perfect cheesecake! I'm not massively keen on the standard biscuit base so this cookie base sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 23, 2019 at 9:28 pm

        Ah thanks Cat! I hope you give it a try!

        Reply
    8. Hannah

      March 17, 2019 at 8:26 am

      This looks so creamy! I love cheesecake, especially no-bake ones and a chocolate chip cookie cheesecake is just the best idea ever!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 23, 2019 at 9:29 pm

        It really is so creamy! Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Monika Dabrowski

      March 17, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      What an indulgent dessert, perfect for Easter! Thank you for sharing it with #CookBlogShare

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 23, 2019 at 9:29 pm

        Thanks Monika!

        Reply
    10. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie

      March 18, 2019 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      Whoa - this looks super indulgent. But I bet it tastes delicious! Eb x

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 23, 2019 at 9:32 pm

        It was so tasty Eb!

        Reply
    11. Angela Greven

      March 19, 2019 at 12:21 am

      5 stars
      This looks so good, we love cheesecake! Pinning too, thanks so much for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 23, 2019 at 9:32 pm

        I hope you try it Angela!

        Reply
    12. Robyn

      March 19, 2019 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      Cheesecake AND cookies?? This has to be my dream dessert!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        March 23, 2019 at 9:32 pm

        Ah thank you Robyn!!

        Reply
    13. Ellie

      April 07, 2021 at 8:12 am

      This looks so yummy!! I only have 18cm springform tin, would I need to adjust cooking time? Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        April 07, 2021 at 8:42 am

        Hi Ellie, the ingredients will be too much for a tin that size, to adjust them multiple each ingredient by 0.6 - for example 750g cream cheese, 750 x 0.6 = 450. So you use 450g. I hope that helps!

        Reply

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