Description
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is a festive, crowd-pleasing dessert featuring a soft sugar cookie crust crowned with rich, creamy cheesecake. This easy bake-and-chill recipe makes a show-stopping centerpiece for Christmas gatherings, holiday parties, or anytime you crave a delicious, no-fuss dessert. The buttery cookie base pairs with velvety filling, and it can be topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, or crushed cookies for a prettier presentation and irresistible flavor. Pinterest-friendly, SEO-optimized copy for easy sharing and saving.
Ingredients
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- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough (or homemade dough)
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional topping: Whipped cream
- Optional topping: Holiday sprinkles
- Optional topping: Crushed sugar cookies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of a greased springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10–12 minutes until lightly set, then let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and blend well.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla until creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the sugar cookie crust.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight for the best slice.
- Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, or crushed cookies before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing for a silky filling.
- Avoid overmixing after adding the eggs to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Center should jiggle slightly when done; edges should be set.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill thoroughly (overnight is best) for clean slices.
- You can bake a day ahead and refrigerate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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