Ingredients
Method
Sugar Cookie Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grab an 8-inch springform pan. Grease it lightly or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the room-temperature butter and cane sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla, whole egg, and egg yolk; mix until combined. Fold in the flour mixture and stir until just blended. Press the dough into the bottom of your pan, and sprinkle the festive jimmies on top.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden.
Cookie Dough Balls
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, softened butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk. Stir until just combined and then fold in the cookie dough balls and some extra sprinkles.
- Roll them into small bites and set aside to chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
Cheesecake
- In your mixer, beat the cream cheese until creamy and smooth.
- Add the sugar and sour cream, mix until well combined.
- Slowly incorporate the heavy cream and vanilla. Then, add the eggs—one at a time—mixing gently after each addition.
- Gently fold in the cookie dough balls and sprinkles.
White Chocolate Ganache
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the heavy cream until just steamy, then pour it over the white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
- Let it cool slightly before pouring it over your almost finished cheesecake.
Final Baking and Chilling
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and gently swirl in the ganache.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until the edges are set and the center still has a little jiggle.
- Let it cool at room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (or overnight for the best flavors!).
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients, avoid overmixing, and consider a water bath for a creamy texture. This cheesecake can be frozen for up to 3 months—just thaw in the fridge overnight.