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Create a showstopping holiday dessert by combining sugar cookie crust with classic cheesecake filling, topped with white chocolate ganache and sprinkles.

Casey
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:07:50 GMT
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My sugar cookie cheesecake brings holiday magic to any dessert table. With its buttery cookie crust silky smooth filling and white chocolate topping sprinkled with festive colors this treat captures pure Christmas joy. After countless holiday baking sessions this recipe never fails to make everyone smile.

A Holiday Must Have

The combination of chewy sugar cookies and creamy cheesecake creates pure dessert perfection. No fussy water bath needed just straightforward baking that gives amazing results. Those colorful sprinkles scattered throughout make it feel extra special and festive.

Your Shopping List

  • Sugar cookie dough fresh or store bought works beautifully
  • Full fat cream cheese softened overnight
  • Pure cane sugar for sweetness
  • Regular flour just a touch
  • Fresh eggs at room temperature
  • Full fat sour cream makes it extra creamy
  • Real vanilla extract never imitation
  • Festive holiday sprinkles
  • Good quality white chocolate chips
  • Heavy cream for silky ganache

Baking Time

Start with the Base
Heat oven to 350°F press cookie dough in pan give it quick bake to set
Make it Creamy
Beat cream cheese until fluffy mix in sugar flour eggs sour cream vanilla fold in sprinkles
Into the Oven
Pour over crust bake until edges set center jiggles cool in warm oven then on rack
Final Touch
Chill overnight pour warm cream over white chocolate make ganache top with sprinkles

My Baking Secrets

Room temperature ingredients make the smoothest filling. Mix gently after adding eggs prevents cracks. Let it cool slow and steady. Run your knife under hot water between slices for picture perfect pieces.

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Keeps Getting Better

This cheesecake stays fresh in the fridge about a week. Wrap slices well pop in freezer they last a month. Just thaw overnight in the fridge when you need a sweet treat.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why let it cool in oven?

Gradual cooling prevents cracking and ensures smooth texture.

→ Why refrigerate overnight?

Cold cheesecake slices cleanly and has best texture. Minimum 6 hours needed.

→ Can I use homemade cookie dough?

Yes, any sugar cookie dough works for crust.

→ Why room temperature ingredients?

Prevents lumps and ensures smooth, creamy filling.

→ Can I freeze this?

Yes, wrap well and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in fridge.

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

A decadent holiday cheesecake with sugar cookie crust, creamy filling and white chocolate ganache topped with festive sprinkles.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
55 Minutes
Total Time
75 Minutes
By: Casey


Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 10 Servings (10)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough.
02 24 oz cream cheese, room temp.
03 1 cup granulated sugar.
04 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour.
05 1/2 tsp salt.
06 4 eggs.
07 1 tbsp vanilla extract.
08 1/2 cup sour cream.
09 Red & green sprinkles.
10 6 oz white chocolate.
11 2 oz heavy cream.
12 Holiday sprinkles for topping.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 350°F. Line springform pan with parchment.

Step 02

Press cookie dough in pan. Bake 5 minutes.

Step 03

Beat cream cheese until creamy.

Step 04

Mix in sugar, flour, salt.

Step 05

Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream and vanilla.

Step 06

Fold in sprinkles.

Step 07

Pour over crust.

Step 08

Bake 55-60 minutes until edges set.

Step 09

Cool 1 hour in cracked oven.

Step 10

Chill 6+ hours or overnight.

Step 11

Heat cream, pour over chocolate, whisk ganache.

Step 12

Top cake with ganache and sprinkles.

Notes

  1. Best chilled overnight.
  2. Room temp ingredients prevent lumps.
  3. Can freeze up to 3 months.
  4. Cooling in oven prevents cracks.

Tools You'll Need

  • 10-inch springform pan.
  • Parchment paper.
  • Electric mixer.
  • Saucepan.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Eggs.
  • Dairy.
  • Wheat/Gluten.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 686
  • Total Fat: 44 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 64 g
  • Protein: 10 g