Description
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake: A showstopping 3-layer dessert that blends a buttery sugar cookie crust, a creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, and chewy cookie dough bites for festive holiday gatherings. Crushed cookies form a crisp base, while a tangy-sweet filling shines with vanilla and sour cream. Cookie dough balls swirl through the batter and bake to a smooth, jiggly center. Chill 4 hours for clean slices and pretty sprinkles on top.
Ingredients
- Crust: 1 1/2 cups sugar cookie crumbs (about 12 cookies, crushed) + 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake filling: 24 oz cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Sugar cookie dough balls: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated); 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tbsp milk; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix crust ingredients: Combine sugar cookie crumbs with melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes; cool slightly.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, eggs one at a time, sour cream, and flour, mixing just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix cookie dough ball ingredients. Roll into small 1/2-inch balls.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust. Drop in half of the cookie dough balls.
- Add remaining batter and top with remaining dough balls.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let sit for 1 hour.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Top with whipped cream or sprinkles before serving, if desired.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the swirl of cheesecake with chewy sugar cookie bites.
Notes
- Tip: Soften cream cheese well for a smooth filling and easy mixing.
- Let crust cool slightly before adding filling to prevent sogginess.
- Do not overmix after adding eggs to avoid cracking the cheesecake.
- For clean slices, chill the cake thoroughly (4 hours or overnight).
- Sprinkles or whipped cream are optional toppings for festive presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Sugar Cookie Cheesecake, 3-layer dessert, holiday dessert, cookie dough cheesecake, sugar cookie crust, creamy cheesecake, festive treat