Description
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and sweet, buttery sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion. Each slice offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that evokes fond memories of family gatherings and celebrations. With its vibrant appearance and customizable toppings, this dessert is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed sugar cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the sugar cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until slightly golden. Allow it to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, gently mixing after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving. Top with whipped cream just before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg