Description
A rich cheesecake topped with classic monster cookie ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup M&M’s candies
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition. Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.
- Bake the first layer for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- Make the cookie dough: In a separate bowl, beat the peanut butter, flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined. Stir in the rolled oats, M&M’s, and chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough over the partially baked cheesecake layer. Pour the remaining cheesecake batter over the dough.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Turn off the oven and prop the door open slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a water bath, place the foil-wrapped springform pan inside a larger roasting pan and fill the roasting pan with hot water halfway up the side of the springform pan before baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients for the cheesecake batter for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 70 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: monster cookie, cheesecake, peanut butter, chocolate chip, M&M's, dessert