Description
Indulge in this dreamy sugar cookie cheesecake—a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and buttery sugar cookie flavors. This easy recipe is ideal for holidays, dinner ideas, or whenever you need a sweet treat. With a soft cookie crust, rich vanilla filling, and festive sprinkles, it’s one of those irresistible dessert ideas that feels both nostalgic and elegant.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups crushed sugar cookies
½ cup unsalted butter melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
24 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup sour cream
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup red and green sprinkles
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix crushed sugar cookies, melted butter, sugar, and salt, then press firmly into the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
3. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and mix well.
4. Add sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, and almond extract and mix until combined.
5. Add eggs one at a time on low speed, then gently mix in flour.
6. Fold in sprinkles carefully.
7. Pour batter over crust and smooth the top.
8. Bake in a water bath for 55–70 minutes until center is slightly jiggly.
9. Cool in oven with door slightly open for 1 hour.
10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
11. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
12. Top cheesecake, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for smooth texture.
Do not overmix after adding eggs to avoid cracks.
Chill overnight for best flavor and structure.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dessert, cheesecake recipe, holiday dessert, sugar cookie cheesecake