Description
Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is a festive, crowd-pleasing dessert featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, a silky cream cheese filling, and cheerful holiday sprinkles. This easy bake comes together with pantry staples, bakes until just set, then chills to develop a creamier center. Perfect for Christmas parties, dessert tables, or gifting, it delivers holiday charm, nostalgia, and a vibrant, party-ready presentation for any holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar cookie crumbs (from baked sugar cookies or store-bought)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup jimmies sprinkles (holiday colors)
- Whipped cream (optional topping)
- Extra sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix sugar cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla until creamy. Fold in the sprinkles.
- Pour filling over the crust. Tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake 55–65 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly but set.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
- Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Add whipped cream and sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese and eggs at room temperature for a smoother filling.
- Avoid overmixing after eggs are added to prevent cracks.
- Cool gradually in the turned-off oven to reduce cracking; if needed, finish cooling on the counter then refrigerate.
- Chill for at least 4 hours (overnight preferred) for clean, sliceable portions.
- Top with whipped cream and extra sprinkles just before serving for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: About 420 per slice
- Sugar: About 28 g
- Sodium: About 260 mg
- Fat: About 28 g
- Saturated Fat: About 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: About 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: About 34 g
- Fiber: 0-1 g
- Protein: About 8 g
- Cholesterol: About 120 mg
Keywords: Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake, festive cheesecake, holiday dessert, Christmas dessert, sugar cookie crust, easy cheesecake, holiday sprinkles, party dessert