Description
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is a sweet and creamy dessert with a buttery sugar cookie crust and smooth vanilla cheesecake filling. It’s festive, indulgent, and perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 roll (about 16 oz) prepared sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional)
- Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
- Sugar cookie crumbles
- Fruit preserves or fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Press sugar cookie dough into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes until puffed but not fully set. Let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in flour if using.
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, or cookie crumbles before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use homemade sugar cookie dough for a from-scratch version.
- Mix sprinkles into the filling for a funfetti cheesecake.
- Top with fruit preserves or lemon curd for added flavor.
- A water bath helps prevent cracking, but it’s optional.
- Cover cracks with whipped cream or toppings for a festive finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
