Description
A warm and comforting cheesecake with a sugar cookie crust and creamy filling, perfect for family gatherings or simple weeknight treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup edible cookie dough pieces
- 1 cup white chocolate, melted
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare the batter.
- Press the sugar cookie dough into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in edible cookie dough pieces gently.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate on top and add whipped cream and sprinkles if desired.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
For a spiced twist, a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom in the cookie dough can add warmth. This recipe is forgiving, making it perfect for baking with kids.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, sugar cookie, dessert, family recipe, baking