Dunkaroo Cheesecake

This Dunkaroo Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It’s a twist on the classic Dunkaroo dip, and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

When our son was growing up Dunkaroos were a popular snack. And, we have to admit that we fell in love with them just like he did. If you are like us and love them then this is the recipe for you.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This Dunkaroo Cheesecake combines the nostalgia of a beloved childhood snack with the classic elegance of cheesecake.
• Its creamy texture and rich flavors replicate the Dunkaroo dip experience, but with a sophisticated twist that makes it a unique dessert.
• Whether you’re reminiscing about the 90s or introducing younger generations to the delights of Dunkaroo, this cheesecake is a celebration of flavors that transcend age.

🛒Ingredients

You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this rich homemade cheesecake recipe. Gather these ingredients on your next trip to the grocery store so you can enjoy this sweet treat at the grocery store.

• Nilla cookies
• sugar
• unsalted butter
• cream cheese
• Funfetti cake mix
• sour cream
• large eggs
• Funfetti sprinkles
• Dunkaroos
• Whipped cream

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make This Dunkaroo Cheesecake

Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare your pan

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line the cupcake/muffin pan with the white cupcake liners.

Step 2: Make the crust

Using a food processor or ziplock bag and rolling pin, grind up the Nilla cookies until finely
crushed into sand like. Pour into a bowl and whisk the sugar into the ground Nilla cookies.
Mix in the melted butter until a wet sand-like mixture forms, remove 1⁄4 C of the crust into another
bowl.

Step 3: Add the crust to the paper liners

Using a tablespoon, spoon about 1 1⁄2 tablespoon of crust into the cupcake liners. Then, using a flat bottom cup, press the crust into a thick even layer.

Step 4: Make the cheesecake batter

Using a large bowl and hand beaters, beat the cream cheese, cake mix, sour cream, vanilla
extract, and sugar until combined. Beat eggs into the batter, 1 egg at a time. Fold in 1 1⁄4 C of Funfetti sprinkles into the cheesecake batter.

Step 5: Finish building the cheesecakes

Spoon about 2 1⁄2 – 3 tbsp of cheesecake batter into the cupcake liners. Sprinkle some of the crust that was set aside earlier, on top of the batter. Using 3⁄4 C of sprinkles, sprinkle some on top of the cheesecake batter.

Step 6: Bake and cool the cheesecake

Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the middle has set. Allow to cool for 30 minutes on the counter before removing the cheesecake from the pan and into the fridge to continue to cool overnight.

Step 7: Finish the cheesecake

Top with fresh whipped cream, more sprinkles, and a Dunkaroo cookie Enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

• Spicy – add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish, or banana peppers
• Deluxe – add guacamole, crispy onions or
• Kid friendly – add crushed potato chips (ketchup chips!)

Do you love cheesecake recipes that are a little different? If so, you may also enjoy this Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake Bars recipe.

🥄 Equipment

You will need a few kitchen tools to help you make this recipe. Gather these tools so you can enjoy rich cheesecake.

• muffin pan or cupcake pan
• paper liners
• food processor or ziploc bag and rolling pin
• large bowl
• small bowl
• electric mixer

🥫 Storage

Store these cheesecakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Serve With

These mini cheesecakes are great all on their own, however, you can also pair them with your favorite meal like these Homemade Corn Dogs, or this Butter Chicken.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips that you can use to help you ensure that this cheesecake recipe turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.

• Make sure that you use room temperature ingredients to make your cheesecake batter, as this will give the smoothest results.
• To help your cheesecakes come out cleanly from the paper liners, you can lightly spray them with nonstick cooking spray.
• Watch these cheesecakes closely while they are in the oven so that they do not overcook.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

🍽 More Cheesecake Recipes

Do you enjoy cheesecakes? If so, give these cheesecakes a try:

• New York Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
• No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
• Mini Biscoff Cheesecakes

🧾Recipe Card

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