Description
This Snickerdoodle Cheesecake features an irresistible flavor with a cinnamon and vanilla twist, simple to prepare, and perfect for gatherings or family dinners, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups Nilla Wafers, 11 oz box
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 TBSP Ground cinnamon
- 3 TBSP Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup White granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 3 TBSP Milk
- 24 oz Cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup White granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Sour cream, room temperature or greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup Heavy cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 4 Large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup Cookie dough balls
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream, cold
- 1/3 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter. Stir with a fork until even and set aside.
- Prepare a pie or springform pan with a base of crushed Nilla Wafers mixed with some melted butter and press it into the bottom.
- In another bowl, mix together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add in the eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then pour this filling over the crust.
- Swirl in cookie dough balls for extra flavor. Bake for about an hour or until set.
- Cool the cheesecake to room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form, then spread it over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Make sure to let the cream cheese soften to room temperature for easier mixing.
Chill the cheesecake overnight for the best texture and flavor infusion.
Decorate with additional cookie dough balls or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg