Description
This Snickerdoodle Cheesecake is a delightful treat made with cream cheese, Nilla Wafers, and topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar blend. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for dessert at family gatherings or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups Nilla Wafers, crushed
- 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
- 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
- Prepare the crust by mixing the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl; set aside.
- Crush the Nilla Wafers to form the base for the cheesecake crust, then combine with other crust ingredients and press into a springform pan.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cheesecake filling with cream cheese, sugars, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
- Blend in the eggs one at a time to keep the mixture smooth, then fold in the cookie dough balls.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about an hour or until set; cool before chilling.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to create the topping before serving.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
For a richer flavor, let the cheesecake chill overnight before serving.
Feel free to add a little extra cinnamon for a spicier taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg