16ouncesfull-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
¼cuplight brown sugar
2teaspoonspure vanilla extract
For the topping
¾cupheavy whipping cream
3tablespoonspowdered sugar
Hot fudge sauceoptional
Mini chocolate chipsoptional
Instructions
Make the cookie dough: In a bowl, mix flour, butter, sugars, salt, milk, and vanilla until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Set aside.
Make the crust: Crush cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 10 minutes.
Make the filling: Melt white chocolate with 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Let cool slightly. Whip remaining 1 cup cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in white chocolate mixture. Fold in whipped cream.
Assemble: Spread half the filling over the crust. Crumble half the cookie dough over it. Add remaining filling. Top with remaining cookie dough. Chill for 4 hours.
Make the topping: Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over cheesecake. Drizzle with hot fudge and sprinkle with chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight. Heat-treat flour by microwaving for 1 minute or baking at 350°F for 5 minutes.