Description
Simple Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines holiday favorites—soft sugar cookie crust and creamy cheesecake filling—for a festive treat that’s perfect for Christmas celebrations! Top with holiday sprinkles for extra cheer, and watch it become the star of your dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 packages Ready-to-Bake Sugar Cookies (24 cookies/pack)
- Christmas-colored sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly spray a 9″ springform pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Make the Crust: Use one package of cookies to line the outer edge of the pan, working inward with the second package. Ensure each cookie touches, creating a seal. Bake for 8 minutes, or until cookies spread and fill gaps. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar, vanilla, and almond extract, and mix until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing slightly between each.
- Bake Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust. Place a roasting pan with 2 inches of water on the oven’s bottom rack. Bake for 55 minutes, until edges set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool Gradually: Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing cheesecake to cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- Decorate: Remove cheesecake from springform pan and top with Christmas sprinkles.
Notes
- Make Ahead: This cheesecake can be made 1-2 days in advance and refrigerated until serving.
- Prevent Cracking: A water bath and gradual cooling in the oven help prevent cracks.
- Optional Toppings: Whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate can add extra holiday flair.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 24g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 90 mg