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Slice of holiday cheesecake topped with cookies and colorful sprinkles.

Gluten Free Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

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Servings: 10

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Crust

Cheesecake Filling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In a bowl, mix almond flour, protein powder, salt, and coconut flour (if using).
  • Add cashew butter, melted ghee, maple syrup, vanilla, and almond extract.
  • Stir until a soft dough forms.
  • Fold in sprinkles.
  • Press firmly into the bottom of an 8‑inch springform pan lined with parchment.
  • Bake 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden at the edges.
  • Cool completely before adding cheesecake filling.
  • Beat cream cheese until completely smooth.
  • Add sugar and mix until creamy.
  • Add Greek yogurt and extracts; mix until combined.
  • Add egg + yolk last, mixing on low just until incorporated (don’t over‑mix).
  • If adding cookie‑dough balls, fold in 10–12 mini chilled balls gently.
  • Pour filling over cooled crust.
  • Bake at 325°F for 40–45 minutes.
  • Edges should be set; center should jiggle like soft Jell‑O.
  • Remove and cool at room temp 1 hour.
  • Chill 4–6 hours, ideally overnight.
  • Once set top with mini sugar cookie truffles and sprinkles, slice, and enjoy!