Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars have a pre-made sugar cookie dough for the bottom layer and is topped with a homemade creamy cheesecake filling!
A DELICIOUSLY EASY DESSERT BAR
You are absolutely going to love this twist to the traditional Cheesecake Bar. Instead of a graham cracker crust, this one has a sugar cookie crust! It's a pre-made sugar cookie dough to make it even easier to whip up. The cheesecake filling is totally homemade so the entire dessert will taste like you made it totally from scratch!
TIPS FOR MAKING THESE EASY COOKIE DOUGH CHEESECAKE BARS:
- Regular cream cheese blocks may be used instead of whipped. They will need to be softened first. Using whipped allows you to eliminate the wait time for softening and requires less beating and reduces air bubbles in the cheesecake.
- Sugar can be increased to 1 cup or reduced to ½ cup to adjust sweetness. I do not recommend using sugar alternatives in this recipe.
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice may be added to the filling mixture, if desired.
- Chocolate chip cookie dough could also be used.
- Cheesecake will sink as it cools, this is normal. Depending on the size of the pan you use, the cheesecake may have a bit of a lip around the edges.
- Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Store in an airtight container.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- ready to bake sugar cookie dough
- whipped cream cheese
- eggs
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- salt
HOW TO MAKE SUGAR COOKIE CHEESECAKE BARS:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x9 or 10x10-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Add the cookie dough to the bottom of the pan.
Use your hands to gently press it evenly to cover the whole pan.
In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat together the cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the top of the sugar cookie dough and spread it out evenly with a rubber spatula.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The cheesecake should mostly even across the top and light golden brown with a slight jiggle to the center. Place the cheesecake pan on a wire rack to cool for 1 hour. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 6 hours before slicing. Top with your favorite fruit compote, syrup, or sauce.
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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
- 16 ounce package ready to bake sugar cookie dough
- 2 (8 ounce) containers whipped cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x9 or 10x10-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add the cookie dough to the bottom of the pan and use your hands to gently press it evenly to cover the whole pan.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat together the cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the top of the sugar cookie dough and spread it out evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The cheesecake should mostly even across the top and light golden brown with a slight jiggle to the center.
- Place the cheesecake pan on a wire rack to cool for 1 hour.
- Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 6 hours before slicing.
- Top with your favorite fruit compote, syrup, pie filling or sauce.
Notes
- Regular cream cheese blacks may be used instead of whipped. They will need to be softened first. Using whipped allows you to eliminate the wait time for softening and requires less beating and reduces air bubbles in the cheesecake.
- Sugar can be increased to 1 cup or reduced to ½ cup to adjust sweetness. I do not recommend using sugar alternatives in this recipe.
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice may be added to the filling mixture, if desired.
- Chocolate chip cookie dough could also be used.
- Cheesecake will sink as it cools, this is normal. Depending on the size of the pan you use, the cheesecake may have a bit of a lip around the edges.
- Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Tammy
Can I double this and put in a 9x13 pan?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Tammy! Yes, you can. Just keep an eye on the baking time since it will take a little longer 🙂
Tamara
You accidentally misspelled block. Your recipe looks delicious. Can't wait to try it!