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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

Irresistible Sugar Cookie Cheesecake for Festive Celebrations

This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines the flavors of sugar cookies with creamy cheesecake, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt use sea salt for extra flavor
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cups white granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract high quality recommended
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Christmas sprinkles optional
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 0.5 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt room temperature
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream room temperature
  • 1 cups white chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cups milk any variety

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Oven
  • nonstick spray
  • Parchment paper
  • small oven-safe dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
  2. Bake 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour in a small oven-safe dish for about 5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream together ½ cup unsalted butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, eggs, and mix in the dry ingredients.
  5. Press the cookie dough into the bottom of the springform pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Mix remaining flour with a pinch of salt; cream together ½ cup butter, ½ cup sugar, vanilla, and milk. Form into balls and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Beat cream cheese with ¾ cup sugar until smooth; add sour cream, heavy cream, and eggs, mixing gently. Fold in frozen cookie dough balls.
  8. Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in a water bath and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 80-90 minutes.
  9. Let cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
  10. Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over white chocolate chips to make ganache. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake and decorate with cookie dough balls and sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 26gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, bring all dairy ingredients to room temperature before mixing. Avoid over-mixing to prevent cracks in your cheesecake.

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