Description
This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is a dreamy, festive dessert that blends the nostalgia of classic sugar cookies with the creamy indulgence of rich cheesecake. It’s the perfect holiday centerpiece—sweet, tangy, and absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
2 cups crushed sugar cookies (about 20 cookies)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Crush the sugar cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. Mix with melted butter until evenly combined.
3. Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
6. Fold in the sour cream gently until just combined.
7. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is just set and the edges are slightly golden.
9. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
10. Remove from oven, run a knife around the edges, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Top with whipped cream, crushed sugar cookies, or festive sprinkles for extra holiday flair.
You can also use store-bought sugar cookie dough for a shortcut crust—just bake slightly before adding the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: sugar cookie cheesecake, holiday cheesecake, Christmas dessert, cookie crust cheesecake