Description
Fun, fruity, and full of nostalgic flavor, this no-bake Strawberry Animal Cookie Cheesecake combines creamy strawberry filling with a crunchy frosted animal cookie crust, then tops it all off with sprinkles and whipped cream. A showstopper for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups crushed frosted animal cookies
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups strawberry whipped topping (or Cool Whip + 2 tbsp strawberry jam)
- Pink or red food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup crushed frosted animal cookies (for folding in)
- Extra whipped topping or whipped cream, for topping
- Whole or crushed frosted animal cookies, for topping
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Crush animal cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter and salt. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and chill.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until fluffy.
- Fold in strawberry whipped topping (or Cool Whip + jam). Add food coloring if desired.
- Stir in ½ cup crushed cookies.
- Spread filling over crust and smooth the top. Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream, whole/crushed cookies, and sprinkles before serving.
- Remove from pan, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for best texture. Let chill fully for a firm set. Customize with your favorite toppings and enjoy within 5 days or freeze slices for later.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, strawberry dessert, animal cookies, fun dessert, kids party