Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups crushed animal cookies
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy whipped cream
– 1 cup frosted animal cookies, crushed (for the filling)
– ½ cup colorful sprinkles
– Additional animal cookies for topping
Equipment Needed
– 9-inch springform pan
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Food processor (for crushing cookies)
– Parchment paper
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, let’s prepare the crust. I start by crushing the animal cookies into fine crumbs, which is super easy with a food processor. Then, I combine the cookie crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. This crust is truly the base of the cheesecake’s deliciousness! Now, pop it into the refrigerator to set while we whip up the filling. (See the next page below to continue steps…)