Monster Cookie Cheesecake
Monster Cookie Cheesecake combines two beloved desserts—monster cookies and cheesecake—into one indulgent treat! Featuring a chewy oats and peanut butter cookie crust, a creamy cheesecake filling with mini M&Ms, and a decadent chocolate ganache topping, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or a fun family treat, it’s sure to impress anyone who loves cookies and cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 12-14 servings
- Category: Dessert, Cheesecake, Indulgent Treat
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Dessert, Fun Treat
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust:
1 ½ cups oats
1 cup flour
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 egg
1 cup mini M&Ms
For the Cheesecake:
3 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese
¾ cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup mini M&Ms
For the Ganache:
½ cup heavy cream
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
Instructions
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Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Make the crust: In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add melted butter, peanut butter, and egg, mixing until a dough forms. Press dough into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
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Prepare the cheesecake: Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and fold in mini M&Ms.
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Assemble and bake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the cookie crust. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Let cool completely.
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Make the ganache: In a saucepan, heat the cream until simmering. Pour over chopped semisweet chocolate, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the ganache over the cooled cheesecake and sprinkle with crushed monster cookies.
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Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours to set before serving.
Notes
Flavored Ganache: Add vanilla extract or a splash of coffee to the ganache for an extra depth of flavor.
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free oats and flour for a gluten-free version of this cheesecake.
Mini Cheesecakes: For smaller portions, make mini cheesecakes by baking in a muffin tin.
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