Description
A delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with frosted animal cookies for a nostalgic experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups frosted animal cookie crumbs
- 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups chopped frosted animal cookies, divided
- 6 oz white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- Pink gel icing color (optional)
- Sprinkles for decoration
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 4 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Grease the sides.
- Combine the frosted animal cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes and let cool. Cover the outside of the pan with aluminum foil.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (148°C). In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low speed until smooth. Scrape down the sides.
- Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating slowly and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- Stir in 1 1/4 cups of chopped frosted animal cookies.
- Pour a small layer of batter into the crust, add the remaining chopped cookies, then pour the rest of the batter on top.
- Place the springform pan inside a larger pan and fill the larger pan with warm water halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and 25 minutes. Then, turn off the oven and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Crack the oven door and let cool for another 30 minutes. Chill in the fridge for 5-6 hours or overnight.
- Remove cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on a serving plate.
- For the ganache, microwave the heavy cream until boiling and pour it over white chocolate chips. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Add pink gel coloring if desired and spread the ganache over the cheesecake.
- Whip heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe dollops of whipped cream on top and garnish with frosted animal cookies and sprinkles.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best texture. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, frosted animal cookies