Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Delight: An Easy Homemade Treat
A delightful twist on two beloved desserts: sugar cookies and cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, butter, egg, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to form a cookie dough.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the baked cookie crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the cheesecake sets.
- Allow to cool, then chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with fresh fruit or whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sugar Cookie Cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, cookies