Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
A delightful twist on traditional holiday desserts, this cheesecake combines the flavors of sugar cookies and creamy cheesecake, topped with festive sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed sugar cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup Christmas-colored sprinkles (red, green, and white)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Extra Christmas sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed sugar cookies with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until combined.
- Gently fold in Christmas sprinkles.
- Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let it sit inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and extra sprinkles before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy blending. If short on time, use store-bought sugar cookies for the crust. Allow sufficient chilling time for best flavor.