A whimsical blend of creamy cheesecake and crunchy cookie goodness that makes it irresistible to both kids and adults.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Fun
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
9-inch springform pan
Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients for Cookie Monster Cheesecake
½cupunsalted butter, softened
½teaspoonsalt
⅓cupbrown sugar
1pieceegg
1teaspoonvanilla extract
½cupall-purpose flour
8ozcream cheese, softened
⅓cupgranulated sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2cupswhipped cream
blue food coloring
crushed cookies for topping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
In a bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, and salt. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well. Stir in the flour until smooth.
Press the cookie mixture evenly into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
Fold in 1 cup of whipped cream and a few drops of blue food coloring until fully combined.
Spread the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Before serving, top with the remaining whipped cream and crushed cookies. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Chill the cheesecake overnight for the best flavor. For extra texture, mix some whole cookies into the filling. You can also customize the food coloring for a different fun theme!