Cookie Monster Cheesecake
Cookie Monster Cheesecake is a luscious and playful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with crunchy chocolate cookie pieces and a vibrant blue hue. Perfect for celebrations or casual treats, it offers a unique balance of textures and flavors that delight both kids and adults.
- Author: Gloria
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Can be gluten free with gluten-free cookies
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (about 15 cookies)
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
For the Filling
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10–15 drops blue food coloring
- 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped chocolate sandwich cookie pieces (from about 8 cookies)
- Prepare the Crust: Start by crushing your chocolate sandwich cookies until fine crumbs form. Mix these crumbs with melted butter to create a sticky, flavorful base. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust and refrigerate it while preparing the filling.
- Make the Creamy Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add granulated sugar, then one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, blue food coloring, and sour cream or heavy cream to enhance both color and creaminess.
- Fold in Cookie Pieces: Gently fold in chopped chocolate sandwich cookie pieces into the batter. This step ensures that each bite offers delicious pockets of cookie crunch that complement the creamy cheesecake.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the filling over the prepared crust and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 45-55 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center slightly jiggles. This delicate baking process maintains a soft and creamy consistency.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating it for at least 4 hours or overnight. Chilling helps the flavors meld and improves the overall texture, making slicing easier and cleaner.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Mix just enough to combine ingredients to prevent excess air that can cause cracks during baking.
- Consider baking the cheesecake in a water bath to maintain moisture and prevent cracking.
- Use a springform pan to make removing the cheesecake easier without damaging its edges.
- Let the cheesecake cool slowly at room temperature before refrigerating to avoid sudden temperature shocks that can crack the surface.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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