Description
A creamy cheesecake infused with the nostalgic flavors of frosted animal cookies, topped with sprinkles and white chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups frosted animal cookies (crushed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white chocolate (melted)
- Sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix crushed frosted animal cookies and melted butter to form the crust. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Fold in some of the crushed frosted animal cookies, reserving some for topping later.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust, smoothing the top out with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly.
- Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let it firm up.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle additional animal cookies and festive sprinkles on top before serving.
Notes
This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for the best results. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg