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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

A festive, creamy cheesecake with a buttery sugar cookie crust, infused with almond and vanilla flavors, and studded with holiday sprinkles.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups crushed sugar cookies store-bought or homemade
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
  • 32 oz cream cheese softened to room temp
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup sour cream room temp
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract
  • 4 eggs large, room temp
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup holiday sprinkles jimmies or confetti type
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp festive sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • 9-inch Springform Pan
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Food processor
  • Large Roasting Pan (for water bath)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan gently.
  2. Mix crushed sugar cookies, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, almond extract, and flour.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of sprinkles by hand.
  6. Pour batter over crust. Place pan in a water bath (wrap pan in foil first).
  7. Bake for 55–70 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  8. Turn off oven and open door slightly. Let cool in oven for 1 hour.
  9. Remove and chill in refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  10. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto cheesecake and top with more sprinkles.

Notes

Use full-fat brick cream cheese for best results. Avoid nonpareil sprinkles inside the batter as they bleed color.