Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of a sugar cookie crust and velvety cheesecake filling with this easy-to-make Sugar Cookie Cheesecake. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 package (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Topping (optional):
- Whipped cream, sprinkles, or crushed sugar cookies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and press the sugar cookie dough into the bottom to form the crust. Bake until lightly golden.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Pour over the cooled crust.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until the center is set. Cool in the oven, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, or crushed sugar cookies if desired.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature for a smoother filling.
- Use mini sugar cookies as a shortcut for decorating.
- Cheesecake can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
