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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake: Indulge in a Festive Delight

This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines nostalgic flavors with a festive twist, featuring a cookie dough filling and a buttery crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with heat-treated flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Cookie Dough Balls
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons milk can substitute with non-dairy option
  • 1 cup Christmas sprinkles for decoration
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips for ganache

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • baking sheet
  • aluminum foil
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Bake all-purpose flour on a baking sheet for 5 minutes to reduce bacteria, then let cool.
  3. Mix cooled flour with baking soda, salt, and melted butter until crumbly, then press into the springform pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
  4. For cookie dough balls, combine 1 cup of flour with a pinch of salt, then cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Mix in milk and sprinkles, roll into balls, and freeze for 30 minutes.
  5. For the filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and egg, mixing on low. Fold in frozen cookie dough balls.
  6. Create a water bath by wrapping the springform pan in aluminum foil, placing it in a larger baking dish, and pouring hot water halfway up the sides. Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 80–90 minutes until the center jiggles slightly.
  7. Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 30 minutes, then chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  8. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, remove, and stir in white chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool slightly then pour over the cheesecake.
  9. Garnish the top of the cheesecake with remaining cookie dough balls and Christmas sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Use a water bath to maintain moisture and prevent cracks in the cheesecake.

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