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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe

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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines a buttery sugar cookie crust with festive edible cookie dough balls folded into a creamy, smooth cream cheese filling, topped with a luscious white chocolate ganache and sprinkles for a delightful holiday dessert perfect for Christmas celebrations.

Ingredients

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Sugar Cookie Crust

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup Christmas sprinkles (jimmies)

Edible Cookie Dough Balls

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5 tbsp milk
  • ⅓ cup Christmas sprinkles (jimmies)

Cheesecake Filling

  • 32 oz cream cheese, room temperature (4 packages)
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup sour cream, room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

White Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare heat-treated flour: Preheat oven to 300°F. Spread flour for cookie dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Stir halfway through baking and let it cool completely before using to ensure safety.
  2. Make the sugar cookie crust: Increase oven temperature to 350°F. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk, mixing well. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet, then fold in Christmas sprinkles. Press the dough evenly into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool while preparing the filling.
  3. Prepare edible cookie dough balls: In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and milk, mixing until combined. In another bowl, mix cooled heat-treated flour and salt, then add gradually to the wet ingredients until dough forms. Fold in Christmas sprinkles. Roll the dough into nickel-sized small balls and freeze until solid.
  4. Make cheesecake filling: Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until incorporated; avoid overmixing. Gently fold in two-thirds of the frozen cookie dough balls.
  5. Assemble and bake cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled sugar cookie crust. Place the springform pan inside a larger pan and add hot water halfway up the sides to create a water bath. Bake for 80–90 minutes until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles. After baking, cool the cheesecake gradually with the oven door cracked open for 30 minutes, then cool fully at room temperature for 2 hours. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight to set completely.
  6. Prepare white chocolate ganache: Heat heavy cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour hot cream over white chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes to melt. Stir gently until smooth, glossy, and combined. Let cool slightly before using.
  7. Finish cheesecake: Pour the slightly cooled ganache evenly over the chilled cheesecake. Chill for 10 minutes to allow ganache to set. Decorate the top with remaining frozen cookie dough balls and Christmas sprinkles. For cleaner slices, use a hot, clean knife when serving.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth, crack-free cheesecake.
  • Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent air incorporation which can cause cracks.
  • Use a water bath during baking to maintain moisture and prevent cracking.
  • Edible cookie dough uses heat-treated flour to make it safe for consumption without baking.
  • For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight before serving.

Keywords: christmas dessert, cookie dough cheesecake, holiday cheesecake, sugar cookie cheesecake, white chocolate ganache

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