Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake. Creamy and rich, this cheesecake features a sweet sugar cookie crust and a velvety cream cheese filling, topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles for a joyful holiday treat.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Crust and Topping:
- 2 cups crushed sugar cookies, plus extra for garnish
- Whipped cream for topping
- Festive sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Make Crust: Combine crushed sugar cookies and melted butter, press into the pan bottom, bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and vanilla, mix well. Beat in eggs, then add sour cream, flour, and salt, mix until combined.
- Bake: Pour batter over crust, smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven with the door cracked.
- Chill and Serve: Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Top with whipped cream, sugar cookies, and sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- Use Christmas-themed sugar cookies for a festive touch.
- For easier slicing, run a knife under hot water between cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
