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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake That's a Holiday Showstopper

This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines nostalgia and festive flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can swap with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter Ensure it's at room temperature
  • 1 cup regenerative organic cane sugar Can replace with monk fruit or erythritol
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Use vanilla bean paste for richer taste
  • 1 large egg Use room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Christmas sprinkles (jimmies)
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese Use vegan cream cheese for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cups sour cream/Greek yogurt Ensure at room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream Coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips Use dairy-free for vegan
  • 0.5 cups milk Dairy-free alternatives work well

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
Sugar Cookie Crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Fold in Christmas sprinkles and press the dough into the prepared pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and cool completely.
Cookie Dough Balls
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and cane sugar. Mix in milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and salt, folding in sprinkles. Shape into balls and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, sour cream, and heavy cream. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, blending fully. Fold in chilled cookie dough balls.
Bake Cheesecake
  1. Pour the filling over the crust, wrap the pan in foil, and place in a water bath. Bake for 60–70 minutes until slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate.
Ganache and Decorate
  1. Heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over white chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Once the cheesecake has chilled, pour ganache over the top and decorate with cookie dough balls and sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Don't skip the water bath to prevent cracks. Allow cheesecake to chill overnight for best results.

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