No Bake Circus Animal Cheesecake Recipe
This vibrant No Bake Circus Animal Cheesecake combines a colorful, crunchy circus animal cookie crust and topping with a creamy, pink cheesecake filling. Easy to prepare without an oven, this fun dessert is perfect for celebrations and joy-filled gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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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, to desired shade
Toppings:
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Circus animal cookies, whole for garnish
Instructions
- Crush Cookies: Pour the circus animal cookies into a large zip-top bag and crush them using a rolling pin until finely ground. Alternatively, pulse the cookies in a food processor to achieve a crumbly texture.
- Make Crust Mixture: Transfer the crushed cookies into a large bowl and mix in the melted butter and 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir thoroughly until the crumbs stick together, forming a base for the crust.
- Form Crust: Grease an 8-inch springform pan and firmly press the crust mixture into the bottom to create an even layer. Place the pan in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to set the crust.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: While the crust chills, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring in a mixing bowl until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and evenly colored.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Spread the prepared cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled and hardened crust in the springform pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the cheesecake to set completely.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Before serving, decorate the top of the cheesecake with generous rainbow sprinkles. Press one whole circus animal cookie into each slice as a festive garnish. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for a firmer texture.
- If you don’t have a springform pan, a removable bottom baking pan or pie dish can be used, but the cheesecake may be more difficult to remove.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust the amount of pink food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of pink.
- Keep the cheesecake refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain freshness and firmness.
Keywords: No Bake Cheesecake, Circus Animal Cookies, No Bake Dessert, Easy Cheesecake, Funfetti Cheesecake, Party Dessert, Kid Friendly Dessert
