Description
A festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake with a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and holiday sprinkles perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 roll (16 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
- For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- For topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Extra holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- 2. Press sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles and lightly press them into the dough.
- 3. Bake crust for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
- 4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- 5. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
- 6. Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
- 7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 8. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 9. Before serving, spread whipped cream on top and decorate with holiday sprinkles.
Notes
- For best results, allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for a firm and creamy texture.
- You can swap store-bought sugar cookie dough with homemade if preferred.
- Decorate with crushed candy canes or red and green candies for an extra festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Christmas cheesecake, sugar cookie cheesecake, holiday dessert