Cookie Monster Cheesecake

Cookie Monster Cheesecake

(Serves 10-12, 9-inch Springform)

Oreo Crust 

- 300g Oreo Cookies (with filling), finely crushed  

- 100g Unsalted Butter, melted  

Combine and press into prepared Springform pan. Chill for 20 min.

Cookie Monster Cheesecake Filling  

- 600g Full-fat Cream Cheese, softened  

- 150g Caster Sugar  

- 3 Large Eggs  

- 200ml Sour Cream  

- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract  

- 150g Oreo Cookies, chopped  

- A few drops blue food colouring (optional, for fun)  

Preheat oven to 160°C using a water bath.  

Beat cream cheese and caster sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and vanilla. Fold in chopped Oreos and a few drops blue colouring, if using. Pour mixture into prepared crust and bake for 55-65 min or until set with a jiggle in the centre. Let it cool slowly in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour. Chill for 6 hours or overnight.

Topping 

- 100g Oreo Cookies, crushed  

- Whipped Cream (optional)  

Unmold, top with crushed Oreos and whipped cream eyes with black icing for Cookie Monster’s face. Chill until ready to serve and enjoy!