Description
Creamy holiday cheesecake with a sugar cookie crust, festive sprinkles, and make-ahead convenience. Perfect centerpiece dessert for Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
2 packages Ready to Bake Sugar Cookies (24 cookies each)
Christmas sprinkles
Optional: whipped cream dollops
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom with sugar cookie dough rounds, starting from the edges and working inward until covered. Bake about 8 minutes, just until the dough spreads to cover the pan. Cool for 5 minutes.
2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix in eggs one at a time, scraping bowl and avoiding overmixing.
3. Pour batter over crust. Place a roasting pan with 2 inches of water on the bottom oven rack, and bake cheesecake on the middle rack for about 55 minutes, until edges are set but center is still slightly jiggly.
4. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Chill in refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight before removing from pan.
5. Top with sprinkles and optional whipped cream dollops before serving.
Notes
Do not overbake the cookie crust; it will continue cooking under the cheesecake.
Avoid overmixing eggs to reduce cracks.
Cheesecake must be fully cooled and set before removing from the pan.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Christmas Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice