Description
A festive cheesecake made with a sugar cookie crust and topped with whipped cream and holiday sprinkles, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
- For the Crust
- 2 cups crushed sugar cookies
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Christmas sugar cookie mix-ins or chopped sugar cookies
- ½ cup red and green holiday sprinkles
- For the Topping
- 1 cup whipped cream
- ¼ cup Christmas sprinkles
- 6–8 small Christmas sugar cookies
- Red and green sanding sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Make the crust. Combine the crushed sugar cookies, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- Prepare the filling. Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Add the vanilla, sour cream, and flour. Mix until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chopped sugar cookies and Christmas sprinkles.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven, crack the oven door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for about 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours, preferably overnight, until completely set.
- Decorate with whipped cream, Christmas sprinkles, sanding sugar, and small sugar cookies before serving.
Notes
- For clean slices, chill the cheesecake thoroughly and use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped dry between cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg