Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cheesecake

I received this cheesecake recipe from a friend after trying it at her party, it's a very simple cheesecake to make, and is delicious, so creamy and good! this cheesecake is better if made a day ahead and refigerated to serve the following day. Prep time includes chilling time.

Steps

Set oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare a springform pan.

To make the crust: combine crumbs with melted butter.

Press into bottom of the prepared pan.

For the filling: with an electric mixer , combine all ingrediemts.

Beat for about 5-6 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Add in chocolate chips.

Mix to combine.

Pour into crust.

Bake until set , about 55-60 minutes.

Let stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile prepare the topping: blend all topping ingredients together , and spread over cheesecake.

Bake for another 10 minutes more.

Let cake cool at room temperature , then refrigerate for 5 or more hours.

Ingredients

oreo cookies, butter, cream cheese, sugar, creamy peanut butter, eggs, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, semisweet mini chocolate chips