Description
Sweet dreams come true with sugar cookie cheesecake, blending creamy indulgence and classic cookie charm. Silky layers melt together, promising pure bliss that lingers on palates and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Cookie Base and Filling):
- 2 cups sugar cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
(No additional ingredients in this category)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325°F (160°C) and coat a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray.
- Crush sugar cookies into fine crumbs and combine with melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture.
- Press the cookie crumb mixture firmly and evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan, creating a compact base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually incorporate sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream into the cream cheese, blending until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently transfer the creamy filling over the cookie crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate air pockets.
- Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a set perimeter with a slight jiggle in the center.
- After baking, turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool inside for one hour, preventing potential cracking.
- Remove from the oven and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the cheesecake to fully set and develop its rich, creamy texture.
Notes
- Check cookie texture by gently pressing the crumbs; they should hold together when squeezed for a perfect crust base.
- Room temperature cream cheese ensures smooth, lump-free filling with silky consistency.
- Allow cheesecake to cool gradually in the oven to prevent surface cracking and maintain creamy texture.
- Use gluten-free sugar cookies for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the classic sweet flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg