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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

Decadent Sugar Cookie Cheesecake with a Sweet Twist

This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines a buttery crust with creamy filling, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour can swap with gluten-free flour blend (1:1)
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda ensure freshness to achieve proper rise
  • 1 tsp Salt use kosher or sea salt for better texture
  • 1 ¼ cups Unsalted Butter may use plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 2 ¾ cups Regenerative Organic Certified® Cane Sugar can substitute with monk fruit or erythritol
  • 3 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract vanilla bean paste offers a richer flavor
  • 5 large Eggs room temperature; flax egg substitute for vegan
  • cup Christmas Sprinkles ensure gluten-free if necessary
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 32 oz Cream Cheese use vegan cream cheese for dairy-free
  • ¾ cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt coconut yogurt can be used for dairy-free
  • cup Heavy Cream can substitute coconut cream in vegan options
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips dairy-free white chocolate available for vegan
  • 5 tbsp Milk any plant-based milk can be used

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • hand mixer
  • parchment paper
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan, greasing it lightly and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Cream together butter and cane sugar until fluffy; add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing thoroughly. Incorporate dry ingredients and Christmas sprinkles, then press into the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. For cookie dough balls, cream together butter and sugar. Stir in vanilla and milk, then gradually add flour and a pinch of salt. Roll into small balls and chill.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time, folding in chilled cookie dough balls.
  5. Pour cheesecake filling into cooled crust. Wrap pan in aluminum foil and place in a water bath. Bake for 60-70 minutes. Turn off oven and let rest for 1 hour with the door cracked open before chilling for at least 6 hours.
  6. For ganache, heat heavy cream and pour over white chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Pour over chilled cheesecake and decorate with cookie dough balls and sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature. Chill cheesecake overnight for best texture. Use a hot knife for slicing to achieve clean cuts.

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