Ingredients

• Oreo cookies - 24
• unsalted butter - ½ cup
• cream cheese - 16 oz
• powdered sugar - 1 cup
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• heavy whipping cream - 2 cups
• additional Oreos for topping - optional

Instructions

1. 1.

   Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter.

2. 2.

   Press the Oreo mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.

3. 3.

   In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

4. 4.

   Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

5. 5.

   In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

6. 6.

   Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.

7. 7.

   Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan.

8. 8.

   Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

9. 9.

   Remove from the springform pan, garnish with additional Oreos if desired, and serve.