Description
Indulge in this fun and delicious Cookie Monster Cheesecake, featuring a rich cream cheese filling, a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, and vibrant blue whipped cream topping. Perfect for parties or a whimsical dessert that’s sure to delight both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Cookie Monster Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup blue food coloring
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (for decoration)
- Cookie Monster cookie decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix crushed cookies and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until creamy.
- Add sour cream and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly puffed.
- Turn off the oven and crack the oven door. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour, then remove and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
For the Topping:
- In a bowl, mix whipped cream with blue food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
- Spread the blue whipped cream over the chilled cheesecake.
- Sprinkle with crushed cookies and add Cookie Monster cookie decorations if desired.
Notes
For best results, allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for a firmer texture. You can adjust the amount of blue food coloring to achieve your desired shade. Serve with additional cookie crumbles for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes