Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
A delightful dessert combining a buttery sugar cookie crust with a creamy, rich cheesecake filling. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any time.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Roasting pan
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Crust Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
- 3 (8 ounce) packages Cream cheese softened
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 Large eggs
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Press dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in flour, salt, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust. Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but the center is still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream. You can also add chocolate chips or sprinkles to the sugar cookie crust for extra flair. Allow ample chilling time for the best texture.