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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe

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This festive Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines a buttery sugar cookie crust with edible cookie dough balls folded into a creamy cheesecake filling, all topped with a smooth white chocolate ganache. Perfect for the holidays, it features colorful Christmas sprinkles throughout and a water bath baking method for a luscious, perfectly textured dessert.

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, plus 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. Heat-Treat Flour: Preheat oven to 300°F. Spread the all-purpose flour for the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Allow the flour to cool completely before using to ensure safety.
  2. Make Sugar Cookie Crust: Increase oven temperature to 350°F. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk, mixing until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients and fold in sprinkles. Press dough evenly into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Let cool while preparing the filling.
  3. Prepare Edible Cookie Dough Balls: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and milk. Combine cooled heat-treated flour with salt, then mix into the butter mixture until dough forms. Fold in sprinkles. Roll dough into nickel-sized balls and freeze until solid.
  4. Make Cheesecake Filling: Reduce oven to 325°F. Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low just until incorporated. Gently fold in two-thirds of the frozen cookie dough balls.
  5. Assemble and Bake Cheesecake: Pour filling over cooled sugar cookie crust. Place the springform pan inside a larger pan. Pour hot water halfway up the sides of the springform pan to create a water bath. Bake for 80–90 minutes until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
  6. Cool Cheesecake: Gradually cool the cheesecake by leaving the oven door cracked for 30 minutes after baking. Then cool completely at room temperature for 2 hours. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or overnight to fully set.
  7. Prepare White Chocolate Ganache: Heat heavy cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour over white chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy. Allow ganache to cool slightly before topping cheesecake.
  8. Decorate and Serve: Pour ganache evenly over chilled cheesecake and spread to cover. Chill for 10 minutes to set the ganache. Top with remaining frozen edible cookie dough balls and Christmas sprinkles. Use a hot, clean knife to slice and serve.

Notes

  • Heat-treating flour is essential to make the edible cookie dough safe to eat.
  • Room temperature ingredients help achieve a smooth and well-incorporated filling.
  • The water bath during baking prevents cracks and ensures even cooking.
  • Allow the ganache to cool before pouring to avoid melting the cheesecake surface.
  • Using a hot knife for slicing will give clean cheesecake slices.
  • Store leftover cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Keywords: sugar cookie cheesecake, edible cookie dough, holiday cheesecake, Christmas dessert, white chocolate ganache, festive dessert

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