Description
Indulge in a whimsical and delightful dessert with this Frosted Animal Cookie Cheesecake. Creamy cheesecake with a crust made from frosted animal cookies, topped with a luscious white chocolate ganache and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for celebrations or whenever you want a fun and colorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Crust:
- 2½ cups frosted animal cookies (crushed)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1¼ cups chopped frosted animal cookies (for folding in)
White Chocolate Ganache:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Garnish:
- 1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
- Extra frosted animal cookies and sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Combine crushed animal cookies and melted butter, press into the pan, and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add sour cream, vanilla, and eggs. Fold in chopped animal cookies. Pour over crust and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Chill the Cheesecake: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Ganache: Heat heavy cream, pour over white chocolate chips, stir until smooth. Let cool slightly and pour over chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with whipped topping, animal cookies, and sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- You can use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream for a lighter version.
- Freeze the cheesecake for up to 2 months, tightly wrapped.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
