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Ultimate Festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake with Colorful Sprinkles and Homemade Cookie Crust

The ultimate Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake featuring cream cheese, festive sugar cookies, and holiday sprinkles. This decadent dessert combines the rich creaminess of classic cheesecake with the buttery sweetness of sugar cookies, creating an unforgettable holiday experience that elevates the classic cheesecake to extraordinary heights perfect for Christmas parties, holiday dinners, or any time you crave the perfect balance of creamy indulgence and festive celebration.

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Mastering the Perfect Holiday Cheesecake

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Cookie Crust Foundation:
Master the technique of creating a perfectly pressed sugar cookie crust that provides a sturdy, flavorful base with just the right amount of buttery sweetness to support the creamy filling above.
Cream Cheese Whipping:
Learn the essential skill of beating cream cheese to absolute silky smoothness, eliminating all lumps and creating the perfect canvas for a luxuriously creamy cheesecake that melts in your mouth.
Gentle Folding Technique:
Develop the delicate art of folding cookie pieces and sprinkles into the batter without deflating the mixture, ensuring even distribution of festive elements throughout every slice.
Water Bath Mastery:
Perfect the professional technique of baking cheesecake in a water bath, which provides gentle, even heat that prevents cracks and ensures the creamiest possible texture from edge to center.
Temperature Control:
Master the gradual cooling method that prevents the dreaded cracked top by allowing the cheesecake to adjust slowly from oven heat to refrigeration temperature, resulting in a flawless finish.
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The Art of Christmas Cheesecake Perfection

Cookie Crust Foundation
Master the technique of creating a perfectly pressed sugar cookie crust that provides a sturdy, flavorful base with just the right amount of buttery sweetness to support the creamy filling above.
Cream Cheese Whipping
Learn the essential skill of beating cream cheese to absolute silky smoothness, eliminating all lumps and creating the perfect canvas for a luxuriously creamy cheesecake that melts in your mouth.
Gentle Folding Technique
Develop the delicate art of folding cookie pieces and sprinkles into the batter without deflating the mixture, ensuring even distribution of festive elements throughout every slice.
Water Bath Mastery
Perfect the professional technique of baking cheesecake in a water bath, which provides gentle, even heat that prevents cracks and ensures the creamiest possible texture from edge to center.
Temperature Control
Master the gradual cooling method that prevents the dreaded cracked top by allowing the cheesecake to adjust slowly from oven heat to refrigeration temperature, resulting in a flawless finish.
Mastering the Perfect Holiday Cheesecake
Temperature Tips: All dairy ingredients must be at room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that bakes evenly without curdling or separating.
Crust Success: Press the cookie crust firmly and evenly into the pan using the bottom of a measuring cup to create a solid base that won't crumble when slicing.
Cookie Selection: Use quality Christmas sugar cookies with vibrant red and green colors that won't bleed excessively into the filling, crushing some finely for the crust and leaving larger chunks for the filling.
Water Bath Method: The water bath is crucial for preventing cracks and ensuring creamy texture, so don't skip this step even though it adds an extra pan to manage.
Make-Ahead Magic: This cheesecake actually improves with time, so make it 1-2 days ahead of your event and store covered in the refrigerator for best flavor development.
Slicing Perfection: Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between each cut to achieve clean, professional-looking slices without dragging the filling.
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Ultimate Festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake with Colorful Sprinkles and Homemade Cookie Crust

The ultimate Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake featuring cream cheese, festive sugar cookies, and holiday sprinkles. This decadent dessert combines the rich creaminess of classic cheesecake with the buttery sweetness of sugar cookies, creating an unforgettable holiday experience that elevates the classic cheesecake to extraordinary heights perfect for Christmas parties, holiday dinners, or any time you crave the perfect balance of creamy indulgence and festive celebration.

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Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
60 Minutes
Total Time
80 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Dessert
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
American
Yield
12 servings
Dietary
Vegetarian, Holiday, Festive, Contains Dairy
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Sugar Cookie Crust:
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2 cups crushed sugar cookies (about 20 cookies)
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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For the Cheesecake Filling:
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32 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup sour cream, room temperature
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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For the Mix-ins and Topping:
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1 cup crumbled Christmas sugar cookies (red and green)
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1/4 cup festive holiday sprinkles
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Additional sprinkles for garnish
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For Special Equipment:
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9-inch springform pan
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Electric mixer or stand mixer
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Large roasting pan for water bath

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 325°F and wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan tightly with aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during the water bath.
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Combine crushed sugar cookies, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a bowl, mixing until mixture resembles wet sand, then press firmly into the bottom of prepared springform pan.
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Bake crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden, then remove from oven and let cool while preparing filling.
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Beat softened cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth and fluffy with no lumps remaining.
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Add sugar and beat for another 2 minutes, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined, being careful not to overmix which can incorporate too much air.
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Gently fold in flour until just combined, then carefully fold in crumbled Christmas sugar cookies and 1/4 cup sprinkles, distributing evenly throughout batter.
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Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula, then place springform pan in a large roasting pan.
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Pour hot water into roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan, creating a water bath for even baking.
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Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly when gently shaken, avoiding overbaking which causes cracks.
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Turn off oven and crack door open, allowing cheesecake to cool gradually in oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking from temperature shock.
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Remove from water bath, take off foil, and refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely chilled and set.
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Before serving, run a thin knife around edges to loosen, release springform sides, and garnish top with additional festive sprinkles and cookie crumbles.