Description
Indulge in a whimsical and decadent dessert with this Frosted Animal Cookie Cheesecake. This ultimate cheesecake features a crust made from crushed frosted animal cookies, a creamy filling with a hint of almond flavor, and a fluffy whipped cream topping adorned with colorful sprinkles. It’s a fun and festive treat that will delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 2 cups crushed frosted animal cookies
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup crushed frosted animal cookies
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
For the topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional frosted animal cookies and sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Prepare the crust: Mix crushed cookies, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract. Fold in cookies and sprinkles.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the topping: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over cheesecake and garnish with cookies and sprinkles.
Notes
- To prevent cracks, bake the cheesecake in a water bath or add a pan of hot water in the oven.
- This cheesecake can be made ahead and refrigerated for 1–2 days before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
