Description

Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake. A buttery sugar cookie crust holds a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with whipped cream and holiday sprinkles for a truly merry treat.

Ingredients

For the crust:

2 cups crushed sugar cookies (homemade or store-bought)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup holiday sprinkles or crushed sugar cookies (optional mix-in)

For the topping:

1 cup whipped cream
Holiday sprinkles or crushed cookies for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap with foil. Mix crushed sugar cookies and melted butter. Press into pan and bake.
Mix Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, eggs, sour cream, flour, and salt. Fold in sprinkles or cookies.
Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake in a water bath for 55–65 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
Top and Serve: Add whipped cream and garnish with sprinkles or cookies before serving.

Notes

To prevent cracking, avoid overmixing. Water bath and gradual cooling help prevent cracks. Cheesecake can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.