Description
No Bake Cookie Monster Cheesecake is a vibrant, creamy, and fun dessert that combines a smooth cheesecake filling with crunchy cookie bits and a buttery crust. This easy, no-oven recipe is perfect for parties or quick indulgences, featuring the iconic Cookie Monster blue color and irresistible texture contrasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs or cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped cream
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue food coloring (gel preferred), to achieve Cookie Monster blue
- 1 cup crushed Oreos or chocolate sandwich cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush your chosen cookies or graham crackers finely. Mix them with melted butter until the mixture holds together like wet sand. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of your springform pan or serving dish to form a firm base. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing continuously for a silky texture. Carefully fold in whipped cream to lighten the filling and achieve a fluffy mouthfeel.
- Add Blue Food Coloring and Cookies: Gently mix in blue food coloring until you reach a vibrant Cookie Monster shade. Fold in crushed Oreos or sandwich cookies evenly for that iconic cookie crunch in every bite.
- Assemble and Chill: Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set perfectly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, decorate with whole cookies or cookie crumbs to amplify the Cookie Monster theme and add a charming finishing touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending.
- Fold whipped cream gently to keep it airy and avoid turning it into butter.
- Crush cookies evenly for a balanced texture without large chunks.
- Chill thoroughly to ensure the cheesecake firms up well for easy slicing.
- Gel food coloring is recommended for vibrant color without extra liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: No bake cheesecake, Cookie Monster cheesecake, Blue cheesecake, Easy dessert, Party dessert, Gluten-free dessert