Cookie Monster Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1/3 cup brown sugar.
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1 egg.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
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1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips.
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16 oz cream cheese.
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2 teaspoons cornstarch.
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1/3 cup granulated sugar.
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Pinch of salt.
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1/2 cup whipping cream.
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Blue gel food coloring.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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3 eggs.
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15 regular Oreo cookies, crushed.
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3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips.
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream.
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Pinch of salt.
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add salt and brown sugar, stirring until combined.
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Remove from heat, then mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Stir in the flour until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
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Spread the batter evenly into a prepared baking pan.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
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In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
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Add cornstarch, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt, mixing well.
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Gradually add whipping cream, blue food coloring, and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
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Gently fold in the crushed Oreo cookies.
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Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled blondie base.
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Place the baking pan in a larger pan filled with hot water to create a water bath.
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Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 45-55 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
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Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
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Remove from the oven and refrigerate overnight.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, and a pinch of salt.
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Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
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Spread the ganache evenly over the chilled cheesecake.
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Decorate with additional crushed cookies, if desired.
# Notes:
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A playful dessert with a chocolate chip cookie blondie base and blue cookies and cream cheesecake, perfect for parties and special occasions.