Creamy Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C), lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and cover the outside of the pan with foil ½ way up the sides (this will prevent water from getting into the pan as it bakes).

In a small bowl, combine sandwich cookies and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Using a hand/stand mixer combine cream cheese, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Evaporated Milk and vanilla essence until smooth. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each edition.

Pour batter into prepared pan and place this pan in a rimmed baking tray. Carefully fill the baking tray 1 inch high with hot water.

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, allow to cool completely in the oven after baking (do not open oven), then place in the refrigerator to chill. (for best results chill overnight)

Serve chilled, with toppings of choice.