Ingredients
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- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar cookie dough
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- Toppings: whipped cream, fresh berries, candy bits, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, mix until well blended.
- Press the sugar cookie dough into the bottom of a greased springform pan to form the crust.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door cracked to prevent cracks.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and your choice of toppings before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt. You can experiment with different toppings like crushed Oreos or mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg