Cookie Monster Cheesecake
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with a fun cookie base, perfect for parties.
Ingredients
For the cookie base
- ½ cup unsalted butter Melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
For the cheesecake layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped cream
- Blue food coloring Add to achieve desired color
- Crushed cookies for topping To decorate before serving
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, melt the butter and mix in salt and brown sugar.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and combine until smooth.
- Spread the cookie mixture into the baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden. Let it cool.
Cheesecake Layer
- In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream and some blue food coloring until the desired color is achieved.
- Pour the cheesecake layer on top of the cooled cookie blondie base.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Top with crushed cookies before serving.
Notes
Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 to 5 days.