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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Dessert Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 hours 45 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 10 to 12 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines the buttery, tender goodness of sugar cookies with the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake. Featuring a shortbread-style crust, loaded with sugar cookie dough bites in the filling, and topped with a luscious sour cream frosting and festive sprinkles, this dessert is perfect for holiday occasions or any time you want a crowd-pleasing sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Shortbread Crust

  • 1 1/4 cup (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tbsp milk

Sugar Cookie Dough Bites

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp jimmies sprinkles

Cheesecake Filling

  • 4 8oz blocks full fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 3/4 cup (185g) sour cream, room temperature
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

Sour Cream Frosting

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (80g) sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups (165g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles, for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Shortbread Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/4 cup flour, powdered sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons milk and mix until a dough forms. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  2. Make Sugar Cookie Dough Bites: In a separate bowl, beat 6 tablespoons unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in milk and vanilla extract. Then, gradually add 1 cup flour and kosher salt until a soft dough forms. Stir in 3 tablespoons jimmies sprinkles. Roll dough into small bite-sized balls and place them on parchment paper to chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
  3. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add flour, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), mixing until fully incorporated. Mix in sour cream until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition to avoid overmixing.
  4. Assemble Cheesecake: Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the baked and cooled shortbread crust. Gently fold the chilled sugar cookie dough bites into the remaining batter, then carefully spoon this mixture over the first layer in the pan. This creates pockets of sugar cookie dough throughout the cheesecake.
  5. Bake the Cheesecake: Bake at 325°F (163°C) for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The cheesecake should be mostly set but still have a slight jiggle in the center. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for about an hour to prevent cracking. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
  6. Make Sour Cream Frosting: Beat unsalted butter until creamy. Add sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and spreadable.
  7. Frost and Decorate: Once the cheesecake is well chilled and set, spread the sour cream frosting evenly over the top. Sprinkle additional festive sprinkles over the frosting for a cheerful finish.
  8. Serve: Carefully release the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice into 10-12 pieces, and serve chilled. Enjoy the creamy, cookie-studded delight!

Notes

  • This sugar cookie cheesecake is baked with a creamy vanilla filling loaded with homemade sugar cookie dough bites.
  • It’s all baked on top of a buttery shortbread crust and topped with sour cream frosting and festive sprinkles!
  • Perfect dessert for any holiday party or special occasion.
  • To avoid cracking, let the cheesecake cool gradually inside the oven after baking.
  • For best flavor and texture, use full-fat cream cheese and room temperature ingredients.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of cake)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 19g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg

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