A festive and creamy cheesecake with a sugar cookie twist, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:6 hours
Yield:10–12 slices 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baked
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
2 cups crushed graham crackers (or sugar cookies)
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
¾ cup sour cream
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup holiday sprinkles (jimmies or confetti style)
Topping:
Whipped cream
Extra festive sprinkles
Instructions
Prep the Crust Base: Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until fully combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10 minutes.
Whip Up the Creamy Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, vanilla, eggs (one at a time), sour cream, and flour. Mix just until blended.
Add the Festive Sprinkle Fun: Gently fold in holiday sprinkles.
Bake It Low and Slow: Pour filling over crust and bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set but center still slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let it sit for 1 hour.
Chill, Top & Serve: Chill cheesecake in fridge at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.
Let the cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracks.