Description
This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines the buttery goodness of sugar cookies with creamy cheesecake for a decadent dessert that’s perfect for holidays or special occasions! 🍪🧀 A crowd-pleasing treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups sugar cookie crumbs (from baked sugar cookies or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: sprinkles or mini sugar cookies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine sugar cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the cookie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with sprinkles or mini sugar cookies before serving.
Notes
💡 Tip: For extra flavor, swirl in some cookie butter or add a layer of fruit preserves on the crust before pouring the cheesecake filling. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cheesecake, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: sugar cookie cheesecake, holiday cheesecake, dessert recipe, cookie crust cheesecake, festive desserts