Description
Combine two beloved treats—sugar cookies and cheesecake—into one decadent dessert! Featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and bursts of festive sprinkles, this dessert is a guaranteed holiday showstopper.
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Crust:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- 1 cup regenerative organic cane sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temp)
- 1 egg yolk (room temp)
- ⅓ cup Christmas sprinkles
Cookie Dough Balls:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- 1 cup regenerative organic cane sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp milk
- ⅓ cup Christmas sprinkles
Cheesecake Filling:
- 32 oz cream cheese (room temp)
- ⅔ cup regenerative organic cane sugar
- ¾ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (room temp)
- ½ cup heavy cream (room temp)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temp)
- ⅔ of the cookie dough balls
White Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Prepare the Sugar Cookie Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with baking nonstick spray, line with parchment paper, and spray again.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and cane sugar on high speed for 2 minutes until fluffy. Add vanilla, egg, and egg yolk; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding in sprinkles.
- Press dough into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool.
2. Craft the Cookie Dough Balls:
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt. In another, beat butter and cane sugar until creamy.
- Add vanilla and milk, then gradually mix in dry ingredients. Stir in sprinkles.
- Roll into small balls, freeze until firm.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- Reduce oven temperature to 325℉. Beat cream cheese and sugar on high for 2 minutes.
- Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Mix in eggs one at a time on low speed. Fold in ⅔ of the frozen cookie dough balls.
- Pour batter over the cooled crust.
4. Create a Water Bath:
- Option 1: Place springform pan in a cake pan inside a roasting pan; fill roasting pan halfway with hot water.
- Option 2: Wrap springform pan in foil, place in a roasting pan, and add hot water halfway up the sides.
5. Bake and Cool:
- Bake for 80–90 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, crack the door, and cool for 30 minutes. Cool on a rack, cover, and refrigerate for 6+ hours or overnight.
6. Make the White Chocolate Ganache:
- Heat cream until steaming. Pour over white chocolate chips and let sit 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth. Microwave in 20-second intervals if needed.
7. Assemble and Decorate:
- Remove cheesecake from the pan and peel off parchment.
- Spread ganache over the top, freeze for 10 minutes to set.
- Decorate with remaining cookie dough balls and sprinkles.
Notes
- Room temperature dairy ensures a smooth cheesecake batter.
- To prevent cracks, avoid overmixing and use a water bath.
- Make it a day ahead for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (includes baking and cooling in the oven)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American