Description
This Cookie Monster Cheesecake is a whimsical, indulgent treat that combines a chocolate chip cookie blondie base, a vibrant blue cookies-and-cream cheesecake layer, and a rich chocolate ganache topping.
Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondie:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
Cookies and Cream Cheesecake:
16 oz cream cheese
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup whipping cream
Blue gel food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
15 regular Oreo cookies, crushed
Chocolate Ganache:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Blondie Base:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt butter with salt and brown sugar, mix in egg and vanilla.
Stir in flour, fold in chocolate chips, spread into pan, and bake.
Assemble the Cheesecake Layer:
Beat cream cheese with cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
Add whipping cream, food coloring, and vanilla.
Mix in eggs, fold in crushed Oreos, pour over blondie base.
Baking and Cooling:
Bake in a water bath at 300°F until set.
Cool in the oven, then chill overnight.
Adding the Ganache:
Microwave chocolate chips, cream, and salt until smooth.
Spread over chilled cheesecake, decorate with cookie pieces.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for a vivid blue hue.
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to prevent cracking.
Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.