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Delicious Sugar Cookie Cheesecake That’ll Wow Your Guests Recipe

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This Delicious Sugar Cookie Cheesecake combines a buttery sugar cookie base with a creamy, rich cheesecake filling and a luscious white chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for impressing guests, this dessert blends classic cookie flavors with the smooth texture of cheesecake for an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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For the Sugar Cookie Base

  • 1 pack Sugar Cookie Dough (store-bought options can save time)
  • 1 cup Flour (heat-treated for safety)
  • 1/2 cup Butter (can substitute margarine)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar (consider using brown sugar)
  • 1 large Egg (or flax egg for vegan option)

For the Creamy Filling

  • 2 packages Cream Cheese (full-fat yields the best results)
  • 1 cup Sour Cream (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract (use high-quality for best impact)
  • 1 cup Edible Cookie Dough (made with heat-treated flour for safety)

For the Ganache Topping

  • 8 ounces White Chocolate (or dark chocolate for a richer topping)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (for ganache, heated until warm when mixing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Heat-Treat Flour: Spread the flour on a baking sheet and bake it at 300°F for 5-7 minutes, then allow it to cool completely to ensure safety.
  3. Mix Cookie Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour with salt and baking powder. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Form and Bake Cookie Crust: Press the cookie dough mixture evenly into the prepared springform pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Remove and let cool.
  5. Prepare Chocolate Chip Balls: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar together, add vanilla and milk, then mix in the heat-treated flour. Roll the mixture into marble-sized balls and freeze.
  6. Lower Oven Temperature: Reduce oven temperature to 325°F, preparing for cheesecake baking.
  7. Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then blend in sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  8. Add Eggs and Cookie Dough: Add eggs one at a time to the cream cheese mixture, blending each thoroughly, then fold in the frozen cookie dough balls gently.
  9. Assemble and Bake Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked sugar cookie crust and bake in a water bath for 75-85 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  10. Cool the Cheesecake: After baking, turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 30 minutes to reduce cracking. Then refrigerate for at least 6 hours until fully chilled.
  11. Prepare Ganache: Heat the heavy cream until warm and pour it over the chopped white chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  12. Finish and Serve: Pour the ganache evenly over the chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate again if needed until the ganache is set. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Optional: Top with whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
  • Heat-treat flour by baking it to ensure it’s safe for edible dough consumption.
  • For a lighter filling, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Keywords: Sugar Cookie Cheesecake, Cheesecake recipe, Dessert, White chocolate ganache, Holiday dessert, Cream cheese dessert

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