• I recommend reading through the instructions and making note of all the different bake times (crust & cheesecake), cooling times (cool in oven after baking, room temperature cool), and fridge time (overnight) needed.
• Preheat the oven to 325℉. Put together a 9-inch springform pan and have it ready to go. No need to spray it with cooking spray.

Make The Golden Oreo Crust

• Place the Golden Oreos into a food processor and process until well crushed and in fine crumbs. Pour in the melted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.

  ^{*If you don't have a food processor you can crush the Oreos into fine crumbs using a Ziploc bag and a meat pounder or something else heavy, and then combine them with the butter in a mixing bowl.} 
  34 Golden Oreo cookies, 6 tablespoons salted butter
• Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared springform pan. You'll want the crust to reach at least halfway up the sides of the pan. 
• Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and dry to the touch. 
• Allow the crust to cool completely at room temperature before pouring the cheesecake filling in.

Make The White Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

• Make the white chocolate ganache by placing the white chocolate chips into a medium bowl. Heat the heavy cream in the microwave, in 30 second increments stirring after each one, until the cream is heated and steaming but not boiling. 
  2 cups white chocolate chips, 2/3 cup heavy cream
• Pour the hot cream over top the white chocolate chips inside the mixing bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Whisk it together to form a smooth liquid. Let it cool to room temperature but do not let it harden. 
• ​In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer, or use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour until light and fluffy.

  ^{*At least 2-3 minutes of beating on medium to medium-high speed.} 
  3 bars (8 oz each) full-fat cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Slowly add the room temperature white chocolate ganache into the cream cheese mixture, while mixing continuously on low speed, and scraping down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is well combined. 
• Add in the sour cream and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. 
  1/3 cup full-fat sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each egg just until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as necessary to make sure everything stays well combined.
  3 large eggs

Prepare & Bake The Cheesecake

• Wrap the bottom and sides of the springform pan (with the crust in it) well in aluminum foil and then place it onto a large rimmed cookie sheet/baking sheet or inside a roasting pan. 
• Pour the white chocolate cheesecake filling into the crust inside the springform pan. Gently tap the pan on the counter several times to remove any air bubbles in the cheesecake filling. 
• Place the baking sheet or roasting pan (with the cheesecake inside of it) inside the oven on the middle rack.
• Pour boiling water into the pan (without getting any water on the cheesecake) around the springform pan until it is halfway full inside the rimmed baking sheet or the roasting pan. 
• Bake for 70-80 minutes or until the edges are set and the center of the cheesecake still slightly wobbles.

  ^{*You can also use a digital thermometer to check the internal temperature of the cheesecake; once it reaches 150℉ it is finished baking.} 
• Turn the oven off and allow the cheesecake to cool, in the oven, with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. 
• Remove the cheesecake from the oven and remove it from the water bath, and remove the foil from around the springform pan. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely to room temperature; about 1 hour. 
• Wrap the springform pan tightly with plastic wrap and place the cheesecake in the refrigerator to chill overnight (at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours). 
• When ready to serve, garnish the top of the cheesecake with whipped cream and white chocolate curls. Enjoy!
  whipped cream, white chocolate curls