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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Dessert

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Dessert with Edible Cookie Dough Delight

This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Dessert fuses creamy cheesecake with sugar cookies, topped with edible cookie dough and white chocolate ganache, perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version.
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Standard table salt can be used.
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup Regenerative Organic Certified® Cane Sugar Can be replaced with monk fruit or erythritol for low-sugar version.
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract Vanilla bean paste can provide a richer taste.
  • 1 large Egg Substitute with a flax egg for vegan version.
  • 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles Check that they are gluten-free if necessary.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream cheese Should be at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt Switch to dairy-free yogurt for vegan options.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free alternative.
  • 2 large Eggs (for cheesecake) Can be substituted with flax eggs for vegan adaptations.
For the Ganache and Decoration
  • 1 cup White chocolate chips Opt for dairy-free chips for vegan variations.
  • 1/2 cup Additional cookie dough balls Keep some from your preparation for decoration.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it and lining with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make Sugar Cookie Crust
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and cane sugar until light, then mix in vanilla and egg. Incorporate dry ingredients and sprinkles, then press into the pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Step 3: Prepare Edible Cookie Dough Balls
  1. Cream butter and sugar for the cookie dough, then stir in vanilla and milk. Add dry ingredients and remaining sprinkles, form into balls, and chill.
Step 4: Mix Cheesecake Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla. Incorporate eggs one at a time and fold in some cookie dough balls.
Step 5: Bake the Cheesecake
  1. Pour filling over crust and wrap pan in foil to create a water bath. Bake for 60-70 minutes, then cool inside the oven before chilling overnight.
Step 6: Prepare Ganache and Decorate
  1. Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until smooth. Pour over chilled cheesecake and top with remaining cookie dough balls and sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for smooth filling. Don't skip the water bath to prevent cracking.

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