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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake with Festive Sprinkles Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 (9 inch) cheesecake, serves approximately 12 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of buttery sugar cookie dough and creamy cheesecake layers, studded with festive Christmas sprinkles. Featuring a baked sugar cookie crust, sprinkle-studded cookie dough balls layered within a luscious cheesecake filling, and topped with a smooth sugar cookie dough frosting with sprinkles, this dessert makes a perfect holiday centerpiece that’s both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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Sugar Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60mL) whole milk, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (40g) Christmas colored jimmies sprinkles

Cheesecake Filling

  • 4 (8oz) bricks cream cheese (32oz / 900g total), softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (33g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 cup (120g) plain yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature

Sugar Cookie Dough Frosting

  • 1/3 cup (45g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups (260g) powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons Christmas colored jimmies sprinkles
  • Assorted Christmas sprinkles (optional, for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Position a rack in the center of your oven and another rack on the bottom. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9″ springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Sugar Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a wooden spoon until pale and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Fold in flour and salt until you have a sticky, streak-free cookie dough. Portion out about two-thirds of the dough into the prepared springform pan and spread evenly. Bake this crust in the center oven rack for 20-25 minutes until the surface is no longer shiny and edges are lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Prepare Sprinkle Cookie Dough Balls: Mix the remaining one-third of cookie dough with Christmas jimmies sprinkles. Scoop bite-sized pieces (about 1/2 teaspoon), shape into balls, and arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Set aside for layering later.
  4. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and lump-free. Scrape down sides and bottom of the bowl. Add flour, yogurt (or sour cream), salt, and vanilla extract; mix until incorporated. On low speed, add eggs one at a time, mixing just until each egg disappears before adding the next. After two eggs, scrape bowl again. Avoid overmixing to prevent air bubbles.
  5. Layer the Cheesecake: Pour one-third of the cheesecake batter over the slightly cooled cookie crust. Evenly scatter half of the sprinkle cookie dough balls on top. Add another one-third of the cheesecake batter to cover the dough balls, then evenly distribute the remaining dough balls on top. Pour the final third of cheesecake batter over everything and spread evenly.
  6. Bain-Marie Setup and Baking: Fill a large baking pan with about 2 inches of boiling water and place it on the bottom oven rack. Place the cheesecake on the center rack above the water pan. Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, until puffed and golden around the edges and the center jiggles slightly when shaken. Cracking is normal due to the moisture from cookie dough.
  7. Cool the Cheesecake: Turn off oven and crack the door open slightly. Cool cheesecake inside the oven for 30 minutes. Run a paring knife around edges to loosen from pan. Continue cooling in oven for another 30 minutes. Remove and allow to reach room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until firm.
  8. Heat-Treat Flour for Frosting: To make flour safe to eat, heat-treat it by either baking at 350°F (177°C) for 5-7 minutes until 160°F internally or microwaving in 30-second bursts until 160°F. Let cool completely, then sift.
  9. Make Sugar Cookie Dough Frosting: Whip softened butter until smooth in a bowl. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Blend in cooled, sifted flour. Add salt, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon milk; whip until light and fluffy. Add more milk to adjust consistency if needed. Fold in Christmas jimmies sprinkles.
  10. Decorate and Serve: Remove sides of springform pan. Transfer cheesecake to serving plate or cake stand. Spread frosting evenly over top and decorate with assorted Christmas sprinkles if desired. Serve immediately or keep chilled in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixtures and even baking.
  • The cheesecake batter should be mixed on low speed when adding eggs to avoid excess air, which can cause cracking.
  • The water bath (bain-marie) helps prevent the cheesecake from drying out and cracking excessively during baking.
  • Cracks in the cheesecake are normal due to moisture from the cookie dough layers.
  • Heat treating the flour in the frosting is essential for food safety since the frosting uses raw flour.
  • Allowing the cheesecake to cool slowly in the oven reduces cracking and shrinking.
  • You can switch plain yogurt with sour cream in the filling as preferred.
  • Keep the cheesecake refrigerated if not serving right away; it is best served chilled.
  • Sprinkles can be customized seasonally or omitted for a simpler look.

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