Description
This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines the best of two worlds: buttery sugar cookies and creamy cheesecake. Perfect for holiday celebrations or as a decadent dessert anytime! 🍪🍰✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups sugar cookie crumbs (about 15 cookies, crushed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: additional sugar cookie pieces or sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine sugar cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour cheesecake filling over crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool to room temperature, then chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Optional: Top with sugar cookie pieces or sprinkles before serving.
Notes
🎁 Make ahead for parties or holiday gatherings. Slice carefully for neat pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cheesecake, Holiday Recipes, Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: sugar cookie cheesecake, holiday dessert, cheesecake recipe, cookie dessert, festive cheesecake