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Delicious No-Bake Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake dessert

Festive Swirl No-Bake Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

A delightful no-bake cheesecake featuring a sugar cookie crust, a creamy, festive swirled filling, and a dazzling array of holiday garnishes, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Chilled bowl
  • Butter knife or skewer
  • Offset spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

For the Sugar Cookie Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar Cookie Crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Softened Butter
  • A Pinch Salt

For the Creamy Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 packages Cream Cheese 8-ounce, softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream cold
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • Red Food Coloring
  • Green Food Coloring
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

For the Dazzling Topping & Garnish:

  • 1/4 cup Additional Crushed Sugar Cookies
  • 2 tablespoons Holiday Sprinkles
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cranberries or Pomegranate Arils
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream homemade or store-bought

Instructions
 

Prepare the Sugar Cookie Crust

  • In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, softened butter, and salt; mix until moist. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan and chill until firm.

Whip Up the Silky Cheesecake Filling

  • Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream, extracts, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.

Create Festive Swirls (Optional)

  • Divide the filling into three equal portions; leave one plain, color the second red, and the third green.

Assemble Your Masterpiece

  • Alternately spoon dollops of each colored filling over the chilled crust, then gently swirl the colors with a butter knife or skewer for a marbled effect. Smooth the top with an offset spatula.

Chill and Set

  • Cover the pan with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, until fully set.

Decorate for a Dazzling Display

  • Once set, carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan and garnish with additional crushed sugar cookies, holiday sprinkles, fresh cranberries or pomegranate arils, and whipped cream.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Slice with a sharp knife, dipping it in hot water and wiping clean between cuts, and serve chilled.

Notes

For neat slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe clean between each cut.