Description
A delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and buttery sugar cookie crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Homemade or store-bought Sugar Cookies
- 16 oz Cream Cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Butter (melted)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Crust: Crush your sugar cookies until fine crumbs, mix in melted butter, and press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for about 10 minutes, just until golden.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: While the crust cools, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well before adding the next. Then stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the creamy filling into the cooled crust. Bake until the center is set but still slightly jiggles. Allow it to cool slowly.
- Chill: Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or overnight.
- Serve: Garnish with whipped cream and extra sugar cookie crumbs, if you like. Cut into slices and enjoy.
Notes
Let the cheesecake chill overnight for the best flavor and texture. Consider using a water bath while baking to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, sugar cookies, baking, family recipe