Description
A fun, whimsical, blue Cookie Monster–themed cheesecake packed with chocolate chip cookies, creamy filling, and playful decoration—perfect for kids and cookie lovers alike.
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 2 cups crushed chocolate chip cookies
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
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- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed chocolate chip cookies
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Blue gel food coloring (optional for classic Cookie Monster color)
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 6–8 mini chocolate chip cookies
- 2 large chocolate chip cookies (for Cookie Monster eyes)
- Black icing or melted chocolate (for pupils)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 8–10 minutes and cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and sour cream. Blend in eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Fold in crushed cookies and mini chocolate chips. Add blue food coloring to desired shade.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour filling over cooled crust. Bake 45–50 minutes until edges are set. Turn off oven and cool inside for 45 minutes. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Topping: Spread whipped cream on the chilled cheesecake. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips around edges.
- Make the Cookie Monster Decoration: Place two large cookies as “eyes” near the top. Add black icing pupils. Add mini cookies across the top for a fun Cookie Monster look.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this cookie-packed, kid-favorite cheesecake!
Notes
- For brighter blue, add an extra drop of gel coloring.
- Use firm cookies for the best crust texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cheesecake
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American