Description
A delicious and fun cheesecake made with iced animal cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups iced animal cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 packs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 oz pink candy melts
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Additional iced animal cookies for decoration
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Crush the iced animal cookies into fine crumbs.
- In a medium bowl, mix the crushed cookies and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Melt the pink candy melts according to package instructions. Allow to cool slightly, then add to the cream cheese mixture and blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Assemble the Cheesecake:
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Decorate with additional iced animal cookies and rainbow sprinkles as desired.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until set. Overnight is best for a firmer texture.
- Serve:
- Run a knife around the thin edge of the pan before releasing the springform.
- Slice and serve with optional whipped cream topping.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake the cookie crust at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, then let it cool before adding the filling.
- Use a food processor to crush cookies easily.
- Adjust the pink candy melts quantity for a more vibrant color.
- Experiment with different sprinkles and icing colors for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice