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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

A delicious combination of buttery sugar cookie crust and creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for dessert or special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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 (1 stick)
  • 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

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Large Roasting Pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 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 pan.
  3. Bake crust for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  4. 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, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream.
  5. Pour filling over cooled crust. Place springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Pour hot water halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until set around the edges but the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven; leave cheesecake in oven with door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
  7. Remove cheesecake 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 a topping such as fresh berries or chocolate shavings before serving.