Sugar Cookie Cherry Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 (16–17 oz) package sugar cookie dough (pre-made or homemade)
• Optional: 1–2 tbsp flour (if dough is very soft)

Cheesecake Filling

• 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup sour cream (optional but makes it smoother)

Topping

• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

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Instructions

1. Prepare the crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan.
3. Bake 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden (not fully cooked).
4. Let it cool for 5 minutes.

2. Make the cheesecake layer

1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add sugar, vanilla, egg, and sour cream; beat until creamy.
3. Pour over the partially baked cookie crust.

3. Bake

• Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is mostly set but still slightly jiggly.
• Cool completely on the counter, then refrigerate at least 3 hours.

4. Add cherry topping

• Spread the cherry pie filling over the chilled cheesecake.
• Slice and serve!

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⭐ Tips

• Want a thicker crust? Use 1.5 packages of sugar cookie dough.
• Add almond extract (1/4 tsp) to the filling for a cherry–almond flavor.
• For mini cheesecakes, use muffin tins and bake filling for 15–18 minutes.