Description
This festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines a buttery sugar cookie crust with a creamy, vanilla-infused cheesecake filling studded with colorful red and green sprinkles. Perfect for holiday celebrations, it’s easy to make and delightfully rich, topped with whipped cream and extra sprinkles for a cheerful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 24 sugar cookies, crushed (about 2 cups crumbs)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles (plus more for topping)
Garnish
- Whipped cream, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine the crushed sugar cookies with melted butter and stir until well mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add Eggs and Sprinkles: Beat in the eggs one at a time on low speed, just until combined to avoid overmixing. Gently fold in the red and green sprinkles to evenly distribute without breaking them down.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake the cheesecake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Chill: After baking, turn off the oven and crack the oven door open. Let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking. Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
- Serve: Before serving, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and sprinkle extra red and green sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding eggs to prevent cracks on the cheesecake surface.
- For a fun holiday twist, use sugar cookies shaped like Christmas icons for the crust.
- Garnish with crushed peppermint candy instead of sprinkles for added flavor and texture.
