Holiday Sugar Cookie Cheesecake – Cozy Dessert Idea
A rich and creamy sugar cookie cheesecake with a buttery cookie crust and festive topping. A perfect blend of holiday cheer and classic dessert indulgence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 slices 1x
Ingredients
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Sugar Cookie Crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
- Crushed sugar cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9” springform pan with parchment.
- Cream butter and sugar. Mix in yolk and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Press dough into the pan and bake 10–12 min. Cool completely.
- Lower oven to 325°F. Wrap pan in foil for water bath.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, sour cream, then eggs one at a time.
- Pour filling over crust. Place pan in water bath and bake 55–70 min until just set.
- Cool in oven 1 hour. Chill 4+ hours in fridge.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- For bars, use a 9×13 pan and bake 35–40 min.
- Chill overnight for best texture.
- Use almond extract in crust for extra holiday flavor.