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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe

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Delight in this rich and creamy Sugar Cookie Cheesecake featuring a buttery shortbread crust, colorful sugar cookie dough bites swirled into a smooth cheesecake base, and topped with a luscious sour cream frosting adorned with sprinkles. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat to brighten your day.

Ingredients

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Shortbread Crust

  • 1 1/4 cup (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tbsp milk

Sugar Cookie Dough

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp jimmies sprinkles

Sugar Cookie Dough Cheesecake Batter

  • 4 (8 oz) blocks full fat cream cheese, room temp
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 3/4 cup (185g) sour cream, room temp
  • 4 large eggs, room temp
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp

Sour Cream Frosting

  • 1/3 cup (80g) sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups (165g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
  • Sprinkles, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Shortbread Crust: In a small bowl, whisk flour, powdered sugar, and salt together. Add cold cubed butter and use your hands to blend it thoroughly into the flour until crumbly. Mix in milk until dough is moist but still crumbly. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Keep the oven temperature steady at 325°F after baking the crust.
  3. Prepare Sugar Cookie Dough: Using the same bowl, combine room temperature butter and granulated sugar. Beat together until smooth using an electric mixer or fork. Stir in milk and vanilla extract. Add flour and salt, mixing gently until dough starts to come together; fold in jimmies sprinkles. Pinch off small bite-sized pieces and roll into small balls. Set aside on a plate.
  4. Set Up Water Bath: Place a roasting pan on the bottom rack of your oven. Boil water in a medium pot on the stovetop; this will be used for a water bath to ensure even baking.
  5. Make Cheesecake Batter: In a large bowl fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and flour on low speed until smooth. Scrape down bowl sides then mix in vanilla and almond extracts along with sour cream on low speed. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
  6. Combine Cookie Dough Bites: Gently fold the prepared cookie dough balls into the cheesecake batter with a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix to preserve their shape.
  7. Fill Pan and Prepare for Baking: Butter the sides of the springform pan. Pour the cheesecake batter over the baked crust in the pan. Carefully pour the boiling water into the roasted pan in the oven to create a water bath. Immediately place the cheesecake on the middle rack above the water bath.
  8. Bake Cheesecake: Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the edges turn golden and the center has a slight jiggle when nudged.
  9. Cool Cheesecake Gradually: Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Leave the cheesecake inside for 45 minutes to cool slowly.
  10. Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature for 30 minutes. Then refrigerate overnight to chill and set properly. Note: The surface may crack due to cookie dough bites; cracks can be smoothed with a palette knife or covered by frosting later.
  11. Make Sour Cream Frosting: After chilling, in a mixer bowl with a paddle attachment, beat the butter until smooth. Add sour cream, then powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until well combined and fluffy.
  12. Frost and Decorate: Spread the sour cream frosting evenly over the chilled cheesecake top. Garnish with sprinkles as desired.
  13. Serve: Slice and enjoy your festive Sugar Cookie Cheesecake!

Notes

  • Ensure all dairy ingredients (cream cheese, butter, sour cream) and eggs are at room temperature before mixing for a smooth batter.
  • The water bath prevents cracking and promotes even baking by regulating oven temperature.
  • Surface cracks on the cheesecake are normal due to the cookie dough pieces; these can be hidden under the frosting.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest texture and best flavor.
  • Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for optimal texture and flavor development.

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