Description
A delightful cheesecake infused with the flavors of Christmas sugar cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups sugar cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Red and green sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix sugar cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and almond extract until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with red and green sprinkles.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, bake a little longer.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas, Sugar Cookie, Cheesecake, Holiday Dessert