In a large zip-top bag, crush 23 Oreo cookies. Pour in butter, seal the bag and squish together until well combined. Pat the cookie mixture into a springform pan.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla, until well combined. Add one egg at a time, beat until smooth. Stir in 20 (chunked) Oreo cookies. Pour the mixture over the crust.
Place a pan of water on a rack under the cheesecake while cooking. Bake at 300 degrees for 70 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, decorate with whipped cream and whole Oreo cookies.