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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake: A Festive Dessert Delight

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This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a smooth white chocolate ganache topping for a festive and irresistible dessert. It’s perfect for holidays and special occasions.

  • Total Time: 8 hours (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Christmas sprinkles
  • For the cheesecake filling:
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup frozen cookie dough balls
  • For the ganache topping:
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup warm heavy cream
  • Extra sprinkles and cookie dough balls for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and eggs.
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients, then fold in sprinkles.
  5. Press dough into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool.
  6. Lower oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare frozen cookie dough balls in advance and keep them frozen.
  7. Beat eggs, heavy cream, sour cream, and white chocolate chips until smooth.
  8. Gently fold in frozen cookie dough balls. Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled crust.
  9. Place pan in a water bath and bake for 80–90 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  10. Turn off oven, crack door open, and cool cheesecake slowly before chilling at least 6 hours or overnight.
  11. For ganache, melt white chocolate chips with warm cream until smooth. Pour over chilled cheesecake.
  12. Decorate with extra sprinkles and cookie dough balls. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Add fresh berries on top for contrast or swirl in caramel for added richness.
  • Try using part chocolate cookie dough for a twist.
  • A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg adds cozy seasonal flavor.
  • Cover cracks with ganache if needed — it looks beautiful either way!
  • Let frozen slices thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg