Cookie Monster No-Bake Cheesecake
A fun and creamy no-bake cheesecake featuring an Oreo crust, a blue cookie-filled filling, and a playful Cookie Monster-inspired topping. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or a special treat!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 24 Oreo cookies crushed
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- ¼ cup cold water for blooming gelatin
- Blue food coloring gel or liquid, as desired
- 1½ cups mini chocolate chip cookies chopped
- 1½ cups mini Oreos chopped
For Topping (Optional):
- Additional mini cookies mini Oreos, chocolate chips, and edible googly eyes
Instructions
- Crush 24 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a ziplock bag and rolling pin or a food processor. Mix the crumbs with 5 tablespoons of melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Whip heavy whipping cream in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Sprinkle 1 packet unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom, then microwave for 10-15 seconds until dissolved. Let cool slightly.
- Beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Mix in cooled gelatin.
- Stir in blue food coloring, adding drops until you reach the desired shade.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined, keeping it light and fluffy.
- Fold in chopped mini chocolate chip cookies and mini Oreos.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust, spreading evenly. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
- Top with extra mini cookies, Oreos, chocolate chips, and edible googly eyes. Serve and enjoy!