Description
Satisfy your cravings with a slice of Cookie Monster Cheesecake—a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and crunchy cookie pieces. This vibrant dessert, reminiscent of childhood treats, is perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in. Enjoy the rich flavors and velvety texture that make it an irresistible addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 15–20 chocolate chip cookies (crushed)
- 2 tbsp blue food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a springform pan.
- Crush chocolate chip cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter until moistened.
- Press cookie mixture into the bottom of the pan; bake for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then eggs one at a time.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream; mix in blue food coloring if desired.
- Fold in chopped cookie chunks gently; pour over crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set around edges. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- 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: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg