Sugar Cookie Cheesecake (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy sugar cookie cheesecake with a buttery crust and sweet cookie crumbles is perfect for holiday baking or special occasions. Features sugar cookie, cream cheese, and Christmas baking for a delightful treat that's a keeper.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Crust
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1/2 cup sugar cookie crumbs
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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16 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Decoration (optional)
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Powdered sugar
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White chocolate, melted, for drizzling
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Festive sprinkles
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the base with parchment paper.
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Combine sugar cookie crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Blend in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Pour cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the center is just set. Switch off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 30 minutes.
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Transfer cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, for optimal texture.
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Top cheesecake with additional cookie crumbs, powdered sugar, a drizzle of melted white chocolate, or festive sprinkles as desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For cleaner slices, run a knife under hot water and wipe between cuts.