Description
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that marries the nostalgic flavors of sugar cookies with the creamy richness of cheesecake. With a buttery cookie crust and a luscious filling, this delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to cozy family gatherings. Whip it up easily and watch it become the star of your dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed sugar cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush sugar cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and smooth out. Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg