Dessert

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe

Byluca Carter July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Introduction

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of buttery sugar cookie crust and creamy cheesecake filling, dotted with festive sprinkles. This dessert offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making it a show-stopping treat for holidays or special occasions.

A slice of cheesecake on a white plate with a crumbly golden brown crust at the bottom layer, a thick creamy light beige cheesecake layer in the middle with red and green candy pieces embedded inside, and a smooth white topping layer covered with small red and green round sprinkles. The slice is held by a woman's hand, and the background has a white marbled texture with blurred festive red and green decorations. A fork lies next to the cheesecake slice on the plate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

1 ½ cups cream cheese (room temperature)
1 cup white granulated sugar

4 large eggs (room temperature)
1/3 cup Christmas sprinkles

1 cup white chocolate chips
½ cup sour cream
Additional ingredients needed (see instructions): baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, heavy cream

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan to prepare for baking.
Step 2: In one bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract, one whole egg, and one egg yolk to the butter mixture and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients and gently fold in the Christmas sprinkles.
Step 3: Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake it for about 15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.

Step 4: For the cheesecake filling, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and the remaining eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gently fold in small balls of cookie dough and additional sprinkles before pouring the filling over the pre-baked crust.
Step 5: Bake the assembled cheesecake for approximately 80 minutes, until it’s set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Allow it to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least four hours to fully set.
Step 6: For the ganache, melt the white chocolate chips with heavy cream over low heat until smooth. Drizzle this ganache over the chilled cheesecake just before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter and even baking.
Try substituting Christmas sprinkles with chocolate chips or chopped nuts for different textures and flavors.
Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for the best sliceable texture.

Storage

Store the cheesecake in the refrigerator, covered tightly, for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the cheesecake (without ganache) in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat ganache gently before drizzling if desired.

How to Serve

A small round cheesecake is shown with one slice cut out. It has a light brown crumbly crust at the bottom, a thick creamy beige middle layer with red and green pieces inside, and a smooth, pale cream-colored top layer sprinkled densely with red and green small round sprinkles. The cake is on a white plate, with a blurred festive background that includes red and green colors. A woman's hand is gently holding the removed slice from the front side. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of sprinkles?

Yes, you can substitute Christmas sprinkles with any sprinkles you prefer, or omit them altogether for a classic cheesecake flavor.

Is it necessary to use a springform pan?

While a springform pan is ideal for easy removal of the cheesecake, you can use a regular cake pan, but might need to line it well with parchment paper and invert carefully after chilling.