Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy Festive Cheesecake, perfect for holiday celebrations and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package sugar cookie dough
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups whipped cream
- Holiday toppings (such as crushed peppermint, festive sprinkles, or chocolate shavings)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Press sugar cookie dough into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until dissolved.
- Add vanilla and almond extracts and mix until combined.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently with a rubber spatula until light and fluffy.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Before serving, decorate with your choice of festive toppings.
Notes
For variations, consider adding pumpkin puree, berries, chocolate hazelnut spread, nuts, or citrus zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg