Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
In a bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing well.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped Oreo cookies into the batter.
Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature first, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.