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Monster Cookie Dough Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes plus chilling
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Monster Cookie Dough Cheesecake is a decadent dessert combining a rich, creamy cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust, chunks of cookie dough, and colorful candy pieces. Perfect for those who love a fun twist on classic cheesecake, it features a smooth cream cheese filling studded with mini chocolate chips and chopped candies, baked to perfection and chilled for a luscious finish.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chip cookie crumbs or crushed chocolate cookies
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped candy pieces such as M&Ms
  • 1/2 cup cookie dough chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan to prevent the cheesecake from sticking.
  2. Make the Crust: In a small bowl, mix together the chocolate chip cookie crumbs and melted butter until evenly combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a compact crust layer.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated and creamy.
  4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. This helps maintain a smooth texture in the cheesecake.
  5. Incorporate Creams and Salt: Stir in the sour cream, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  6. Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and the chopped candy pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the cheesecake filling.
  7. Assemble and Add Cookie Dough: Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Then, gently press small chunks of cookie dough into the top of the cheesecake to add texture and flavor bursts.
  8. Bake: Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes. The cheesecake edges should be set, while the center remains slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
  9. Cool in Oven: Turn off the oven and crack open the oven door. Let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking and to allow it to set gradually.
  10. Chill: After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. This chills and firms up the cheesecake for perfect slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor and presentation, drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the cheesecake before serving.
  • Use bite-sized cookie dough pieces to avoid overpowering the cheesecake filling and to ensure even distribution.
  • Allow the cheesecake to come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.

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