Description
Indulge in a slice of nostalgia with this Cookie Monster Cheesecake, a whimsical dessert that combines creamy cheesecake and crunchy cookie goodness. Vibrantly swirled with blue cookie crumbles, each bite is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for any gathering or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to make, this cheesecake is sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 24 chocolate chip cookies (crushed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Blue food coloring (to desired color)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine crushed cookies and melted butter; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Mix in blue food coloring until you reach the desired hue.
- Pour batter over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg