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Easy Birthday Cake Cheesecake

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This festive Birthday Cake Cheesecake combines a sweet sugar cookie crust with a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with colorful sprinkles for a fun and celebratory treat. Perfect for any occasion, especially birthdays, it’s a dessert that’s both rich and light, with a touch of nostalgia from the sugar cookie crust.

Ingredients

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For the Sugar Cookie Crust:

  • 16 ounces store-bought sugar cookie dough

For the Cheesecake:

  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, room temperature
  • 8 ounces sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup dye-free natural sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven:
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9 or 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides of the pan well.
  • Prepare Sugar Cookie Crust:
    Press the store-bought sugar cookie dough into an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.
    Bake the crust for 20 minutes to blind bake it. Once baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool. Chill the crust in the fridge while preparing the cheesecake.
  • Prepare Water Bath:
    Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Fill a 9×13-inch pan with water and place it in the oven to create a water bath, which helps prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
  • Make the Cheesecake Filling:
    In a stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
    Add the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, beating just until combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
    Gently fold in the natural sprinkles, ensuring not to overmix to prevent the colors from bleeding.
  • Bake the Cheesecake:
    Pour the cheesecake batter over the chilled sugar cookie crust in the springform pan. Drop the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
    Place the cheesecake in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 55 minutes, rotating halfway through the baking time. The cheesecake should be slightly wobbly in the center.
  • Cool the Cheesecake:
    Turn off the oven and crack the oven door slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the turned-off oven for 1 hour.
    After 1 hour, remove the cheesecake from the oven, run a knife around the edges to release it from the pan, and transfer it to a cooling rack. Let it come to room temperature for 1 hour.
    Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate overnight to set completely.
  • Serve:
    Before serving, carefully remove the rim of the springform pan. Top with whipped cream and additional sprinkles if desired.
    Slice into 16 pieces and enjoy!

Notes

  • For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • The cheesecake can be garnished with whipped cream or extra sprinkles for a festive touch.
  • Be patient with the chilling time to ensure the cheesecake sets properly.

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