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No Bake Frosted Animal Cookie Cheesecake Recipe

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This no-bake frosted animal cookie cheesecake is a fun and colorful dessert that combines a crunchy frosted animal cookie crust with a creamy, pink candy-infused cream cheese filling. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat, it requires no baking and is easy to prepare in just a few hours.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Crust

  • 11 ounces frosted animal cookies (approximately 1¼ bags, plus more for topping)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (2 bricks)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pink candy melts
  • Pink food coloring (optional)

Topping (Optional)

  • Rainbow sprinkles
  • Circus cookies or extra frosted animal cookies

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the ends to overlap by about an inch on the sides. This makes it easier to lift and remove the cheesecake once set.
  2. Crush the Cookies: Using a food processor or a large Ziplock bag, crush the frosted animal cookies until they form a fine powder.
  3. Make the Crust: Stir the crushed cookies together with melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture resembles a dough. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, ensuring it covers every corner evenly. Place the crust in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the filling.
  4. Beat Cream Cheese Mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the room temperature cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Melt Candy: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the pink candy melts according to package instructions, heating in short bursts to avoid burning.
  6. Combine Filling: With the mixer on low speed, gradually pour in the melted pink candy melts into the cream cheese mixture. Add pink food coloring if you want a deeper pink hue. Mix until everything is well combined and smooth.
  7. Assemble Cheesecake: Pour the filling over the prepared cookie crust in the pan, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface.
  8. Chill and Set: Place the assembled cheesecake in the refrigerator and chill for 2-3 hours or until fully set.
  9. Add Toppings and Serve: Once set, top the cheesecake with rainbow sprinkles and additional frosted animal cookies or circus cookies if desired. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Use parchment paper with overlapping ends for easy removal of cheesecake from the pan.
  • You can substitute white chocolate chips for pink candy melts if preferred, adding pink food coloring for color.
  • Store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator covered for up to 3-4 days.
  • For a firmer crust, press the cookie mixture down firmly and chill thoroughly before adding the filling.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/no-bake-frosted-animal-cookie-cheesecake-recipe/