Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that beautifully combines the soft, buttery texture of sugar cookies with the rich creaminess of cheesecake. This indulgent treat features a delightful sugar cookie crust topped with a velvety cheesecake filling, making it perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any sweet craving. It’s an impressive yet simple recipe that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a springform pan.
- Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cookie base and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow cooling completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight. Garnish with whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg