The Ultimate NoBake Cookie Monster Dessert Recipe Slab Style

Instructions:

1. Line a 9x13 inch rectangular dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two long sides to act as 'slings' for easy removal.
2. Pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
3. Transfer crumbs to a bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix until all crumbs are evenly moistened.
4. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the base of the prepared pan. Place in the freezer while preparing the filling.
5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth and lump-free (about 2 minutes). Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
6. Mix in the blue food gel colouring until the cream cheese mixture is uniformly and vibrantly blue.
7. In a separate, very cold bowl, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed until medium-stiff peaks form. Do not overwhip.
8. Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the blue cream cheese mixture to lighten it.
9. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined and homogenous. Stop mixing as soon as the streaks disappear.
10. Gently fold the chopped chocolate chip cookies into the blue filling mixture.
11. Spoon or spread the blue filling evenly over the frozen crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
12. Cover the dish loosely and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or ideally overnight, until the slab is firm and set. Lift the slab out using the parchment overhangs, peel away the paper, cut into squares, and garnish with mini cookies before serving.