Cookie Monster Cheesecake
Ingredients:
Crust:
1 ½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 24 Oreos)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup crushed chocolate chip cookies
1 cup crushed Oreos
Blue gel food coloring
Topping:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Mini chocolate chip cookies
Mini Oreos
Crushed cookies for garnish
Directions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Make the Crust:
In a bowl, mix the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, pressing firmly with the back of a spoon.
Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while preparing the filling.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
Add in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add several drops of blue food coloring and mix until the batter reaches your desired color.
Fold in the Cookies:
Gently fold in the crushed chocolate chip cookies and crushed Oreos, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Bake the Cheesecake:
Pour the blue cheesecake batter over the pre-baked crust. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and allow the cheesecake to cool inside the oven for 1 hour.
Chill the Cheesecake:
Once the cheesecake is at room temperature, cover it and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to fully set.
Make the Whipped Topping:
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Assemble and Decorate:
Remove the chilled cheesecake from the springform pan. Spread or pipe the whipped cream on top.
Decorate with mini chocolate chip cookies, mini Oreos, and sprinkle crushed cookies over the top.
Serve:
Slice the Cookie Monster Cheesecake and serve with additional cookies on the side for a fun, playful touch.
Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Chill Time: 4 hours+
Kcal: 450-500 kcal per serving | Servings: 10-12 servings