Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Special Occasion Sugar Cookie Cheesecake, a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake filling and a buttery sugar cookie crust. Adorned with colorful sprinkles, this cheesecake not only tastes amazing but also adds a cheerful touch to your holiday celebrations. Easy to make and ideal for gatherings, it can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without stress. Impress your friends and family with this stunning dessert that captures the essence of the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed sugar cookies
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup Special Occasion-colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed sugar cookies and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden; cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and sour cream; fold in sprinkles gently.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off oven and let sit for an hour with door slightly ajar to cool gradually.
- Cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg