Description
Luscious sugar cookie cheesecake combines classic dessert flavors in a creamy, dreamy treat. Rich graham cracker crust and silky cream cheese filling create a memorable dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
- 3 packages (8 oz/226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar cookie crumbs (store-bought sugar cookies, crushed)
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (57 g) melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract (optional, for extra sugar cookie flavor)
- whipped cream
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Merge flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a foundational dry mixture for the sugar cookie base.
- Butter Mixture: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then introduce egg and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and harmonious.
- Dough Formation: Fold dry ingredients into butter mixture, creating a cohesive dough. Press evenly into a greased springform pan, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Initial Baking: Roast the crust at 325F (163C) for 10-12 minutes until achieving a golden complexion. Cool completely before proceeding.
- Cheesecake Filling: Whip cream cheese and sugar until silky, gradually incorporating eggs while maintaining a smooth consistency. Mix in vanilla extract and flour with minimal manipulation.
- Filling Integration: Gently fold in sour cream, creating a luxurious batter. Pour carefully over the cooled sugar cookie crust, distributing evenly to eliminate air pockets.
- Final Baking: Return to 325F (163C) oven, baking 55-60 minutes until edges turn golden and center remains slightly soft. The filling should have a gentle wobble when nudged.
- Cooling and Setting: Rest cheesecake at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight to achieve perfect texture and flavor melding.
- Presentation: Garnish with optional embellishments like fresh berries, whipped cream, or a delicate powdered sugar dusting before serving to enhance visual and taste appeal.
Notes
Prevent Crust Crumbling: Press cookie dough firmly and evenly into the springform pan’s bottom using the back of a spoon or flat-bottomed glass to create a compact, stable base that won’t fall apart when slicing.
Control Moisture Balance: Add sour cream sparingly and mix minimally to maintain the cheesecake’s smooth, creamy texture without introducing excess liquid that could compromise structural integrity.
Master Baking Temperature: Use precise 325F (163C) heat to ensure gentle, even cooking that prevents surface cracking and maintains a silky, custard-like center without overbaking or developing unsightly surface fissures.
Optimize Chilling Strategy: Allow cheesecake to cool gradually at room temperature for 30 minutes before refrigerating, which helps prevent sudden temperature shock that can cause structural cracks and ensures a perfectly smooth, dense final texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg