Description

This festive cheesecake combines a sugar cookie crust with creamy vanilla-almond filling and holiday toppings. A dreamy Christmas dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients

Crust:

1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough (or homemade dough)

Filling:

3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp almond extract (optional, for holiday flavor)

Topping:

Whipped cream

Christmas sprinkles

Crushed sugar cookies

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Instructions

Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a springform pan.

Make Crust: Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool slightly.

Mix Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract (if using).

Bake: Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is almost set but slightly jiggly.

Cool & Chill: Allow cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Decorate & Serve: Just before serving, top with whipped cream, Christmas sprinkles, and crushed sugar cookies.

Notes

For a homemade crust, use any sugar cookie dough recipe.

Almond extract adds that nostalgic, holiday cookie-shop aroma — but it’s optional.

Make ahead and chill overnight for easy holiday entertaining.

Garnish with crushed candy canes or white chocolate shavings for an extra festive touch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American