Decadent Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- For the Crust: 2 cups crushed sugar cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling: 3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- For Topping: Whipped cream optional
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed sugar cookies and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined.
- Blend in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time.
- Mix in the sour cream and flour until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake the cheesecake for about 60 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before refrigerating.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkles before serving.