Description
This festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake features a buttery sugar cookie crust and a creamy cheesecake filling adorned with colorful jimmies sprinkles, making it a stunning addition to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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For the Sugar Cookie Crust:
- 2 cups crushed sugar cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup Christmas-colored sprinkles (red, green, and white)
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Extra Christmas sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- Making the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed sugar cookies and melted butter. Mix well.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the crust cool completely before adding the filling.
- Making the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until combined.
- Gently fold in the jimmies sprinkles, being careful not to overmix.
- Baking the Cheesecake:
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Cooling and Chilling:
- After 1 hour, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Serving:
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and extra Christmas sprinkles.
Notes
For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg