Creamy Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe Perfect for Christmas
A dreamy, velvety cheesecake nestled on a buttery sugar cookie crust, topped with festive holiday decorations. Perfect for Christmas gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190g) crushed sugar cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces (680g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
- Whipped cream
- Crushed candy canes or festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Wrap the outside of your springform pan with two layers of aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during baking.
- Crush the sugar cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and rolling with a pin. Mix the crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated. Press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place the springform pan inside a large roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Carefully transfer the roasting pan to the oven. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the center is just slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, top with whipped cream and your choice of holiday decorations like crushed candy canes or festive sprinkles.
Notes
[‘Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature to ensure a smooth filling.’, ‘A water bath is key for preventing cracks. Place the springform pan inside an oven-safe bag before wrapping it in foil to avoid leaks.’, ‘Don’t overbake the cheesecake; it should still have a slight jiggle in the center when done.’, ‘For clean slices, warm your knife under hot water and wipe it clean between cuts.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 30
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Christmas dessert, sugar cookie cheesecake, holiday cheesecake, festive dessert, creamy cheesecake