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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe for Family Celebrations

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe for Family Celebrations, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe for Family Celebrations — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
Step-by-Step Kitchen Technique: Cooking Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe for Family Celebrations · @recipestokitchen
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Start by pressing the sugar cookie dough into your springform pan – no need to roll it out, just use your fingers to create an even layer. Bake it until it’s just set, then let it cool completely; this keeps the crust from getting soggy when you pour the filling over it. While it cools, whip up the cheesecake batter until it’s smooth and glossy.

When you fold in the sprinkles, do it gently so they don’t bleed their colors into the batter. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula. After baking low and slow, you’ll turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside for an hour – this gradual cooling prevents cracks and keeps the surface beautiful.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe for Family Celebrations
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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe for Family Celebrations

This Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is a buttery, creamy mashup of two beloved desserts. It has a crisp sugar cookie crust, a silky smooth cheesecake filling, and a festive sprinkle topping that makes it perfect for any celebration.

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Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time1 hr 10 mins
Total Time4 hrs 35 mins (includes chilling)
Servings12 servings
CourseDessert
Calories520 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour, butter, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until a dough forms. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  2. Reduce oven to 325°F (165°C). In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 1/4 cups sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, and almond extract until fully combined.
  3. Gently fold in 1/4 cup of the sprinkles. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  4. Place the springform pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door closed for 1 hour.
  5. Remove from oven and cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of sprinkles over the top. Slice and enjoy!

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

Make sure all your dairy ingredients are at room temperature before you start – this guarantees a silky, lump-free batter. Store this cheesecake in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze the whole (un-sprinkled) cheesecake for up to 2 months; just thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 520 kcalProtein: 8gCarbs: 48gFat: 33gFiber: 1g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.