Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake by Cowboychrisdorrah

Ingredients

• 1 family-size bag (approx 24 oz) oreo cookies, divided
• 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 1.1kg (40 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 300g (1.5 cup) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp instant coffee powder
• 0.25 cup chocolate syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
2. Pulse most of the Oreos in a blender into fine crumbs, reserving 16 whole cookies for the edge.
3. Combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, then press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the prepared pan.
4. Stand the 16 reserved whole Oreos upright along the inside edge of the crust.
5. Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth, then mix in sugar, eggs, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and instant coffee until fully combined.
6. Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Place the springform pan into a larger roasting pan and add hot water to the roasting pan until it reaches 1.5 inches deep.
8. Bake for 60 minutes until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
9. Cool in the water bath, then refrigerate for at least 4-5 hours or overnight.
10. Spread a layer of chocolate syrup over the top before slicing and serving.