Here’s a festive and delicious recipe for a Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake — perfect for the holidays! This dessert combines a sugar cookie crust with creamy cheesecake and is topped with holiday sprinkles or decorations for that extra Christmas flair.
🎄 Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake 🎄
🍪 Crust:
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1 (16.5 oz) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
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Optional: holiday sprinkles or crushed peppermint mixed into the dough
🍰 Cheesecake Filling:
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3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 tsp almond extract (optional for a sugar-cookie flavor twist)
🎁 Topping (optional):
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Whipped cream
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Christmas sprinkles
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Crushed candy canes
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White chocolate drizzle
📋 Instructions:
1. Prep the Crust:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. You can also press a little up the sides if desired.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
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Mix in vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and sour cream until fully incorporated.
3. Assemble & Bake:
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Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked cookie crust.
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Smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is almost set (a little jiggle is okay).
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Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour inside the oven (prevents cracking).
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Then cool completely at room temperature, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Decorate & Serve:
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Before serving, pipe whipped cream around the edges.
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Decorate with Christmas sprinkles, candy canes, or white chocolate drizzle.
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Slice and enjoy!
