special occasion Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
Indulge in the festive delight of our special occasion Sugar Cookie Cheesecake, where the classic flavors of holiday sugar cookies meet a rich, creamy cheesecake. This dessert features a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a velvety cheesecake filling and colorful sprinkles, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday celebrations. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s also easy to make—ideal for bakers of all levels. Prepare this sweet treat in advance and enjoy more time with loved ones during the joyous season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed sugar cookies
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup special occasion -colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine crushed sugar cookies and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden; cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and sour cream, then fold in sprinkles.
- Pour mixture over cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center. Turn off oven, let cool inside for 1 hour with door ajar.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 79mg
Find it online: https://goldenrecipetime.com/christmas-sugar-cookie-cheesecake/