Circus Animal Cheesecake Recipe
This delightful Circus Animal Cheesecake combines a colorful twist on the classic cheesecake with a crunchy circus animal cookie crust and festive sprinkles on top. The creamy pink cheesecake filling infused with vanilla and a hint of fun pink food coloring makes it a perfect dessert for parties and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 (9-ounce) bag circus animal cookies
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring, a few drops
Toppings
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Circus animal cookies, for garnish
Instructions
- Crush the cookies: Pour the circus animal cookies into a large zip-top bag and crush them using a rolling pin until finely crumbed. Alternatively, pulse them in a food processor until you get fine crumbs.
- Make the crust mixture: In a large bowl, combine the crushed cookies with melted butter and sugar. Stir the mixture well until the crumbs begin to stick together, indicating a well-blended crust mixture.
- Form the crust: Grease an 8-inch springform pan thoroughly. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan to form a firm base. Place the pan in the freezer and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the crust to set properly.
- Prepare cheesecake filling: While the crust chills, in a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and a few drops of pink food coloring. Continue mixing until the filling is smooth, creamy, and well combined with an even pink hue.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Remove the crust from the freezer and spread the prepared cheesecake filling evenly over the hardened crust layer. Cover the pan and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to let the cheesecake set fully.
- Add toppings and serve: Before serving, decorate the cheesecake by sprinkling rainbow sprinkles generously on top. Press one circus animal cookie into each slice to garnish and enhance presentation. Slice and serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps.
- Using a springform pan helps in removing the cheesecake cleanly without damaging the crust or edges.
- Keep the cheesecake refrigerated until just before serving to maintain its texture and freshness.
- If you prefer a thicker crust, you can increase the number of cookies slightly.
- This cheesecake is best consumed within 3 days of preparation.
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