Description
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of this Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake, where the rich cream cheese filling meets the buttery crunch of sugar cookies. Each bite is a delightful blend of sweet and festive flavors, topped with a sprinkle of holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 2 cups sugar cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- For the topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar cookie crumbs and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and flour until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and festive sprinkles before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free sugar cookies for the crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cheesecake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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