Oreo Lemon Cheesecake 🍋🍰

Oreo Lemon Cheesecake 🍋🍰

Ingredients

• 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 3 packages cream cheese (8 oz each)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp lemon extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Yellow food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup melted white chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup lemon curd
• Lemon slices and Oreo cookies, for garnish

Instructions 👵🏼

1️⃣ Oreo Crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
2️⃣ Cheesecake Filling:
Beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the lemon extract and lemon zest. Beat in eggs one at a time. Then mix in sour cream and heavy cream. Fold in the melted white chocolate. (Add yellow food coloring for a vibrant look if desired!)
3️⃣ Bake:
Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 55–60 minutes, until the center is set. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight). ❄️
4️⃣ Decorate:
Before serving, spread lemon curd on top and decorate with lemon slices and Oreo cookies. 🍋🍪 Ready to enjoy!

🕒 Total time: 6 hours 20 minutes
(But every second is worth it! 😉🍰)