Description
A luscious blending of buttery sugar cookie crust and rich cheesecake, perfect for creating cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond/coconut flour for gluten-free)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or half brown sugar)
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 16 ounces cream cheese (or low-fat cream cheese/marscapone)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or powdered sugar)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Sprinkles or colorful toppings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Blend flour, butter, and sugar to make the sugar cookie crust; ensure no dry flour remains.
- Press the dough into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then fold in sour cream.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust; bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven with the door cracked for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours.
- Once chilled, top with whipped cream and colorful toppings before serving.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the filling to prevent cracking. Use a water bath for even baking if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, sugar cookie, sweet, nostalgic