Sugar Cookie Cheesecake with Creamy Filling & Cookie Crust
This festive Sugar Cookie Cheesecake features a soft sugar cookie crust and a velvety vanilla cheesecake filling—perfect for holidays and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 6 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
Ingredients
2 cups sugar cookies, crushed
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup sour cream
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Pinch of salt
3 large eggs
¼ cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and foil-wrap a 9-inch springform pan.
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Combine crushed sugar cookies and melted butter. Press into pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well.
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Add sour cream, vanilla, almond extract, and salt. Beat to combine.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
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Fold in sprinkles if using.
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Pour into crust. Bake in water bath for 55–65 minutes.
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Cool in oven 1 hour with door ajar. Chill at least 4 hours.
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Decorate with whipped cream, sprinkles, or sugar cookie crumbs before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best results. Don’t overmix after adding eggs. Chill thoroughly before serving.