Strawberry Animal Cookie Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
2 cups crushed pink frosted animal cookies
¼ cup granulated sugar
5 tbsp melted butter
For the Strawberry Layer:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
2 tbsp strawberry gelatin (Jell-O powder)
2 eggs
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
A few drops of pink food coloring (optional)
For the Funfetti Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Toppings:
1 cup whipped cream
½ cup white chocolate chips, melted
¼ cup strawberry glaze
Crushed frosted animal cookies
Extra rainbow sprinkles
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Mix crushed animal cookies, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
Make the Strawberry Cheesecake Layer:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add strawberry gelatin, eggs (one at a time), vanilla, and sour cream.
Mix in food coloring, if using.
Pour over the cooled crust and smooth out.
Make the Funfetti Cheesecake Layer:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles.
Pour on top of the strawberry layer and smooth out.
Bake & Cool:
Bake in a water bath at 325°F (163°C) for 50-55 minutes.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit inside for 1 hour.
Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Decorate:
Top with whipped cream, melted white chocolate, strawberry glaze, crushed animal cookies, and extra sprinkles.
Slice and serve!