Description
A delicious and festive cheesecake that combines the flavors of sugar cookies with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups sugar cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix sugar cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top with powdered sugar and sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese.
- Make sure to cool the cheesecake completely before refrigerating.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas, Sugar Cookie, Cheesecake, Holiday Dessert