Description
A delicious and visually appealing Cookie Monster Cheesecake that combines the flavors of chocolate sandwich cookies and cream cheese, topped with blue frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup blue frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, spread the blue frosting on top of the cheesecake and sprinkle with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and use a sugar substitute.
- You can also add a layer of whipped cream on top for extra fluffiness.
- For a fun twist, mix in some crushed candy bars or sprinkles into the cheesecake batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg