To make the crust, thinly coat the inside of a 9-inch springform pan with butter. Mix the Oreo crumbs with the melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom and 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the prepared springform pan.
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
With the mixer on low, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar and beat until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until just blended, making sure not to incorporate too much air into the batter. Add the vanilla, salt, and flour and beat until just smooth. Add the sour cream and beat until just combined. Do not overmix. Use a spatula to fold just under half of the chopped Oreos into the batter.
Pour the batter into the springform pan and top with the remaining chopped Oreos.
Place the pan on the top rack of the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, until the center of the cheesecake jiggles slightly when the pan is gently shaken. If it is very jiggly, cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Turn the oven off and prop the door open with a wooden spoon. Keep the cheesecake in the oven for another hour before transferring it to the counter to cool completely.
Cover the pan and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.
Video
Please note there is an additional 1 cup of butter that was added to the batter when I made it for the video. This is an optional ingredient. It simply adds some extra richness to the cheesecake. You can leave it out, or add it as I did for the video.
Recipe Tips
This recipe was developed for a 9-inch baking pan.
For optimal flavor, allow the baked cheesecake to rest for 1 day before seving