Description
The Cookie Monster Cheesecake is a vibrant and fun dessert that combines a rich, creamy cheesecake filling with crunchy cookie pieces in every bite. Featuring a signature bright blue color and customizable ingredients, this cheesecake is perfect for celebrations and those who love a sweet treat with texture and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz (3 packages) softened cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon blue food coloring
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups chopped blue cookies or chocolate chip cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom of a springform pan to form a firm base. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a lump-free batter. Stir in blue food coloring until the mixture reaches the iconic Cookie Monster blue shade.
- Stir in cookie pieces: Gently fold chopped cookies into the batter, ensuring even distribution without breaking them up too much to maintain texture.
- Bake with care: Pour the filling over the prepared crust and bake at 325°F (163°C) using a water bath until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly, typically about 50-60 minutes. This ensures a moist and creamy texture.
- Chill and set: Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld and the texture firm up perfectly.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the batter; blend just until smooth to keep the cheesecake light and airy.
- Baking in a water bath prevents cracks and keeps the cheesecake moist and creamy.
- Chop cookies evenly for balanced cookie bites throughout the cheesecake.
- Cool the cheesecake gradually to prevent shrinking or cracking.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free cookies and graham cracker crumbs.
- To make vegan, substitute cream cheese, butter, and cookies with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cookie monster, dessert, blue cheesecake, party dessert, creamy cheesecake, cookie crunch, gluten free cheesecake
