Description
An indulgent dessert that combines the comfort of sugar cookies with the creamy delight of cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs (for cheesecake)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in flour until just combined.
- Press dough into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a clean bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C) and bake for 45-50 minutes until slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, crack the door, and cool cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for smoother filling and consider using a water bath for even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, sugar cookies