Description
A festive dessert combining creamy cheesecake filling and crunchy cookie crust, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed cookies (such as Oreo or graham crackers)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Red and blue sprinkles or fresh berries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix the crushed cookies and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of your 9-inch springform pan to form a crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and decorate with sprinkles or fresh berries.
Notes
Letting the cheesecake cool in the oven helps prevent cracks. Chill overnight for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg