Description
Indulge in our delightful Sugar Cookie Cheesecake, a festive dessert that beautifully blends the sweetness of a sugar cookie crust with the creamy richness of cheesecake. This show-stopping treat is dotted with cookie dough balls and topped with white chocolate ganache, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. With its bright sprinkles and unique flavor combination, this cheesecake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make with simple steps suitable for all skill levels, this recipe will become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup special occasion sprinkles (jimmies)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for cookie dough balls)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup white granulated sugar (for cookie dough balls)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for cookie dough balls)
- 3 tbsp milk (for cookie dough balls)
- 1/2 cup special occasion sprinkles (jimmies)
- 24 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup cookie dough balls (for cheesecake filling)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the crust by mixing flour, baking soda, and salt. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients and fold in sprinkles. Press into a greased springform pan.
- For cookie dough balls, combine flour and salt; cream butter and sugar; mix in milk and vanilla; combine wet and dry ingredients; fold in sprinkles; form small balls.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla; mix in eggs one at a time. Fold in cookie dough balls.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over crust; bake for about 80 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool inside the oven for an hour.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering; stir in chocolate chips until melted.
- Cool cheesecake completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight. Top with ganache before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg