Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C). This ensures that your cheesecakes will bake evenly.
Step 2: Prepare the Oreo Crust - Take 14 Oreo cookies and crush them into fine crumbs. Mix the crumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter until combined. Place about a tablespoon of the mixture into each muffin liner and press it down firmly to form a crust.
Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Filling - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Melt the white chocolate chips and stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Gently fold in 14 crushed Oreo cookies.
Step 4: Fill the Muffin Liners - Divide the cheesecake filling evenly among the crusts in the muffin tin, filling each liner almost to the top.
Step 5: Bake the Mini Cheesecakes - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecakes inside with the door ajar for about 30 minutes to cool gradually.
Step 6: Chill and Serve - Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Top with whipped cream, additional crushed Oreos, or chocolate sauce before serving.
