Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Delight (Recipe for Printing)
Cream cheese and sugar cookies combine for a luscious layered dessert with a soft, golden crust.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
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1 package (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour, optional
→ Filling
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3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Topping and Garnish
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1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
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Extra sugar cookies, crumbled or whole, for garnish
# How to Make It:
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Set oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
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Press the sugar cookie dough evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan. If the dough is too soft, mix in all-purpose flour to firm it.
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Bake the crust for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
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Using a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs individually, mixing after each addition, then blend in sour cream and vanilla extract until incorporated.
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Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Place in oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
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Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool slowly inside for 1 hour.
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Transfer cheesecake to refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, top with whipped cream or whipped topping and garnish with crumbled or whole sugar cookies.
# Extra Tips:
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Stir a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice into the cheesecake batter to enhance the flavor and brighten the finished dessert.