Cheesecake Harlequin

Comprised of chocolate chip cookies, the fabulous cookie crust enhances the creamy smooth texture of the cheesecake to form a unique consistency that makes this harlequin recipe a must-try!

By Nick Stellino

Yield: 4-6 Servings
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

Chocolate Chip Cookie Crust

4 tablespoons flour
2 cups ground chocolate chip cookies
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake

1-1/2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
4 ounces chopped white chocolate
4 ounces chopped chocolate chips

Optional

Chocolate sauce and sweetened whipped cream

Directions

For the crust mix all the ingredients in a bowl, then press the mixture into a 9-inch spring-form pan, pressing well to cover the entire bottom and the sides of the pan.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer, until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the sugar and the eggs one at the time, beating well after each addition. Fold in the chocolate pieces. Pour the batter into the crust and bake for 1-1/4 hour, or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
Remove from the oven. Cool, cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours or overnight. Remove it from the pan and serve with the optional chocolate sauce and whipped cream.