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Delicious Cookie Monster Cheesecake

Imagine a cheesecake that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brings a splash of fun to your dessert table 🍰. Our Delicious Cookie Monster Cheesecake is just that! With its unique blend of blue cream cheese, which provides a vibrant color and creamy texture, and crushed cookies for that irresistible crunch, this cheesecake is a showstopper. 🍪💙 The secret ingredient? A touch of vanilla extract to enhance the flavors and bring everything together in a symphony of sweetness. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or a quiet evening indulgence, this cheesecake stands out not just for its playful appearance but for the depth of flavor and texture it offers. Dive into a slice to discover why it's not just a dessert; it's an experience.
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Updated on Fri, 03 Jan 2025 21:42:29 GMT
Cookie Monster Cheesecake with a chocolate chip cookie blondie base and blue cookies and cream cheesecake layer topped with chocolate ganache
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🍪🍰 Delicious Cookie Monster Cheesecake Recipe 🍰🍪

Indulge in the whimsical and delightful world of desserts with our Cookie Monster Cheesecake. This playful treat combines the best of both worlds: a chewy chocolate chip cookie blondie base and a vibrant blue cookies and cream cheesecake layer. Perfect for any celebration, this cheesecake is guaranteed to bring smiles to faces young and old. Let’s dive into the ingredients and get started on creating this show-stopping dessert.

Ingredients

Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondie Base

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter: Adds rich, buttery flavor to the base.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt: Enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar: Provides sweetness and a hint of molasses.
  • 1 egg: Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Adds aromatic sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour: Forms the structure of the blondie base.
  • 1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips: Adds pockets of melty chocolate goodness.

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake

  • 16 oz cream cheese: The creamy, tangy base of the cheesecake.
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch: Helps stabilize the cheesecake.
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar: Sweetens the cheesecake layer.
  • Pinch of salt: Balances the sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream: Adds richness and a silky texture.
  • Blue gel food coloring: Gives the cheesecake its fun, vibrant color.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor.
  • 3 eggs: Provides structure and richness to the cheesecake.
  • 15 regular Oreo cookies, crushed: Adds the cookies and cream element.

Chocolate Ganache

  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips: Forms the base of the ganache.
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream: Creates a smooth, creamy ganache.
  • Pinch of salt: Enhances the chocolate flavor.

Instructions

Prepare the Blondie Base
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in salt and brown sugar. Remove from heat, mix in egg and vanilla, and stir in flour. Fold in mini chocolate chips, spread into a pan, and bake for 15-20 minutes. Cool completely.
Assemble the Cheesecake Layer
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add cornstarch, sugar, salt, cream, food coloring, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time, then fold in crushed Oreos. Spread over cooled blondie base.
Baking and Cooling
Use a water bath and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 45-55 minutes. Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate overnight.
Adding the Ganache
Melt chocolate chips with cream and salt in the microwave. Spread over chilled cheesecake and garnish with cookies or chocolate chips if desired. Chill for 30 minutes.

Serving and Storage Tips

  • Serving: Present on a decorative platter with extra crushed Oreos or chocolate chips. Cut into desired portions for serving.
  • Refrigeration: Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Helpful Notes and Variations

  • Different Colors: Customize with various food coloring for themed events.
  • Flavor Twists: Add extracts like almond or mint for unique flavors.
  • Cookie Varieties: Substitute Oreos with other cookies for a different taste.

Cookie Monster Delight

This Delicious Cookie Monster Cheesecake blends creamy textures with the playful charm of cookie bits, creating a dessert that's as visually stunning as it is delectable.

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
90 Minutes
Total Time
120 Minutes
By: Zaho

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (1 cheesecake)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1/2 cup unsalted butter.
02 1/2 teaspoon salt.
03 1/3 cup brown sugar.
04 1 egg.
05 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
06 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
07 1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips.
08 16 oz cream cheese.
09 2 teaspoons cornstarch.
10 1/3 cup granulated sugar.
11 Pinch of salt.
12 1/2 cup whipping cream.
13 Blue gel food coloring.
14 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
15 3 eggs.
16 15 regular Oreo cookies, crushed.
17 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips.
18 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream.
19 Pinch of salt.

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 02

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add salt and brown sugar, stirring until combined.

Step 03

Remove from heat, then mix in the egg and vanilla extract.

Step 04

Stir in the flour until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 05

Spread the batter evenly into a prepared baking pan.

Step 06

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Step 07

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

Step 08

Add cornstarch, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt, mixing well.

Step 09

Gradually add whipping cream, blue food coloring, and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored.

Step 10

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Step 11

Gently fold in the crushed Oreo cookies.

Step 12

Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled blondie base.

Step 13

Place the baking pan in a larger pan filled with hot water to create a water bath.

Step 14

Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 45-55 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

Step 15

Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.

Step 16

Remove from the oven and refrigerate overnight.

Step 17

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, and a pinch of salt.

Step 18

Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.

Step 19

Spread the ganache evenly over the chilled cheesecake.

Step 20

Decorate with additional crushed cookies, if desired.

Notes

  1. A playful dessert with a chocolate chip cookie blondie base and blue cookies and cream cheesecake, perfect for parties and special occasions.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 350
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 40 g
  • Protein: 6 g