Description
This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake recipe combines the comforting flavors of homemade sugar cookies with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling and a buttery sugar cookie crust. It’s an easy yet impressive dessert perfect for any occasion, from holidays to casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whipped cream (optional topping)
- For Garnish (Optional):
- 1 cup sugar sprinkles
- 1 cup fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the crust: Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients to form a dough.
- Press dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
- For the filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Gently stir in sour cream.
- Pour filling over cooled crust. Smooth the top and tap the pan to remove air bubbles.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Bake 40-50 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool cheesecake at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Remove from pan. Garnish with whipped cream, sugar sprinkles, and fresh berries before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to prevent lumps in the filling.
- Avoid overmixing the filling to prevent cracks.
- Allow gradual cooling to minimize cracking.
- Overnight chilling deepens the flavors.
- Use a warm, clean knife for slicing.
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, use a flax egg and vegan cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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