Ingredients
- 24 Oreo cookies (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Equipment Needed
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Plastic wrap
Step-by-Step Instructions
To begin, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). First, I crush about 24 Oreo cookies using a food processor until they reach a fine crumb consistency, which always gets my kitchen filled with that tempting chocolate aroma. Combine these cookie crumbs with the melted butter, mixing until it has the texture of wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. This step is crucial for getting that perfect foundation! (See the next page below to continue steps…)