Description
Indulge in the rich, spooky delight of Halloween Cookies and Cream Cheesecake. This decadent dessert features a crunchy chocolate cookie crust layered with a creamy, velvety filling that’s both luxurious and festive. Perfect for Halloween gatherings or any autumn celebration, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With its irresistible flavors and stunning presentation, it’s a must-try treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Whipped topping (for garnish)
- Halloween sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter until combined.
- Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased springform pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until set; let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in cocoa powder and crushed chocolate cookies gently.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped topping and Halloween sprinkles before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg