Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Snickerdoodle Cheesecake, a creamy dessert that beautifully marries the classic cookie taste with rich cheesecake. Featuring a buttery snickerdoodle cookie crust and a luscious cinnamon-infused filling, this cheesecake is perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy evenings at home. Impress your guests with this show-stopping dessert that is surprisingly simple to make, even for beginner bakers. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, this cheesecake is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups snickerdoodle cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, mix snickerdoodle cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes; set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, flour, vanilla, and cinnamon; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate eggs on low speed until just combined.
- Pour filling over cooled crust, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar topping, and bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for gradual cooling. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg