Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet, buttery sugar cookies and creamy cheesecake with this irresistible Sugar Cookie Cheesecake. With a crumbly cookie crust and a smooth filling, each bite offers a heavenly experience that’s perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or just because you deserve something special. This easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress guests and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Gradually add flour until crumbly; press into the bottom of the pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla; mix until velvety.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open to cool for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, swap vanilla extract with almond extract. - Decorate with colorful sprinkles or fresh fruit to personalize your cheesecake. - Ensure butter is softened (not melted) for the best crust texture.