Description
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and buttery sugar cookies, creating a dessert that’s both nostalgic and indulgent. This treat is perfect for any occasion or a simple weeknight pick-me-up. With its flavorful cookie crust and rich filling, this cheesecake will impress guests and family alike, making it an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 16 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Press sugar cookie dough into the bottom of a greased springform pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed to avoid overmixing; mix until just combined.
- Pour filling over the baked crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door ajar for one hour. Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg