Description
Indulge in a slice of Cookie Monster Cheesecake—a decadent dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with chunks of cookie dough and chocolate chips. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual weeknight cravings. With its rich flavor and visually stunning layers, it’s sure to impress your guests and bring joy to every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup cookie dough (store-bought or homemade), chilled
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until fluffy. Incorporate sour cream and eggs one at a time without overmixing.
- Gently fold in chilled cookie dough chunks into the batter.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with extra cookie dough bites and chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg