Jack skellington cookies and cream cheesecake 🤍
Servings: 9
Crust:
- 12 cookies, blended into a fine powder
- 50g unsalted melted butter
1. Crush the cookies in a food processor until it turns into a fine powder
2. Combine ten cookies and butter
3. Add the cookie mixture into a lined cupcake pan. 2 tbsp per liner. Press it down very firmly
Batter:
- 100g granulated sugar
- 15ml vanilla
- 250g full fat room temp cream cheese
- 250ml cold heavy cream
- 10 cookies, roughly crushed
1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and sugar until smooth
2. Add the cold heavy cream and beat until stiff peaks
3. Roughly crush the cookies and fold them into the batter
4. Distribute the batter between 9 liners
5. Freeze for 6 hours until solid
To decorate:
1. Use black fondant for the face decor
2. Take the cheesecake out of the freezer a few minutes before serving so it can soften a bit
For those interested in making this cheesecake even more special, consider experimenting with different types of cookies for the crust and mix-ins. While the recipe calls for 12 cookies crushed finely for the crust and 10 roughly crushed cookies in the batter, using Oreo cookies can enhance that classic cookies-and-cream flavor. In my experience, pressing the crust firmly into the cupcake liners ensures a sturdy base that holds well after freezing. When folding the cookies into the batter, be gentle to keep some chunkiness, which adds wonderful texture contrast. To decorate, black fondant works great for creating Jack Skellington's iconic face, but you can also use edible markers or icing for a simpler approach. A helpful tip is to remove the cheesecakes from the freezer a few minutes before serving so they soften slightly, making them easier to eat and letting the flavors shine. This no-bake method is especially convenient for busy days or parties when you want to prepare dessert ahead of time. If you want to get creative, try adding a swirl of melted chocolate into the batter before freezing, or sprinkle a bit of sea salt on top to amplify the flavors. This festive dessert is sure to impress friends and family, capturing the spooky spirit with every bite.
