Sugar cookie cheesecake

[momma2boys]

Moving this here before it gets lost in the off topic thread.



http://www.munchkinmunchies.com/2014/07/sugar-cookie-cheesecake.html?m=1

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
Crust
Baked sugar cookies, unfrosted (I used THIS recipe for the cookies. You won't need a whole batch, so save some for later or half the recipe))
5 Tablespoons melted butter
2 Tablespoons sugar (optional)

Melt butter and set aside. 
Using a food processor, grind up cookies into fine crumbs for two cups of crumbs.
In a bowl, mix together crumbs, butter and 2 tablespoons sugar until well blended.
Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until done.
Set aside and let cool.
Prepare pan for baking by covering the bottom (and continuing up the sides) of the  pan with heavy duty aluminum foil.

Cheesecake batter
2 pounds cream cheese (four 8 ounce blocks), softened
4 eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup multicolored sprinkles, and a little extra for the top (jimmies)
Crystallized sugar (for topping)

Place cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer, and beat until creamy.
Add the eggs, vanilla, sugar and mix well.
Mix in the sprinkles.
Pour the mixture into the springform pan and smooth out evenly.
Sprinkle some jimmies and crystallized sugar on the top of the cheesecake.
Place in the oven and Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until done-
the cheesecake will be slightly golden and set, but will jiggle in the middle just a bit.
Let cool completely.
Run a knife around the edges of the cheesecake and
carefully remove from the springform pan.

ENJOY!

[momma2boys]

Wanted to post a couple things also. I used the Betty Crocker sugar cookie pouch for the cookie crust. I added the sugar and 5 tbsp of butter as directed. I didn't bake the crust though like it said. It seemed like too much time total. Well I ended up having to take it out of the oven because the butter was leaking out of the bottom and my house was full of smoke. I put it on a cookie sheet and a lot more butter leaked. So, too much, or because I didn't bake it first?

I also saw a different recipe where you just put dough on bottom of pan and cheesecake batter on top without baking. Might try that next time instead of baking cookies, just to pulverize them.

I also usually just buy the store brand cream cheese but Philadelphia was actually cheaper this time. Not sure if that made the difference but it was the creamiest cheesecake ever and the crust was delicious.

[becca]

I have had the smoking butter this with a graham crust too.  I think it was at my SIL's house, using her pan.  Maybe just a leaky pan?  But a water bath might fix that issue.  I love the graham crust so much, not sure I would do this, but it looks fun.  The cheesecake part is the same recipe I use and it is a good one.  It also works well with the lower fat neufchatel version of the cream cheese. 

[Mfamom]

i want to make this....i'm confused though about the part that says to line the pan with foil
you don't pour the mixture on top of the crust? 

[momma2boys]

The foil goes under the pan around the bottom to prevent leaks. I apparently missed that part of the directions, lol. I had no clue what you were talking about. Guess that explains my smoke filled house.

[nameless]

do be sure to get the extra big and thick foil though! If it DOES leak, the butter seeps in and around any cracks, rips, or where there is a seam in the foil if you couldn't cover the outside with one piece.

If my recipe for cheesecake doesn't require a water bath - then I'll line a baking dish or sheet with foil and put the cheesecake on that or on the rack underneath it to catch leaks.  That way --- if it does leak and start to burn you can remove it easily and swap to another sheet.

[momma2boys]

Experimental cheesecake in the oven. Trying it with dough pressed in bottom of pan. Ds's best friend is home from college and his birthday was yesterday so it.sounded like a good excuse to make another.

[becca]

How can you go wrong?  LOL.  Cookie dough and cheesecake!

[Mfamom]

Ive never used a springform pan, so this was soooo confusing to me.  I've also never heard of waterbath LOL 
found this video
Super Quick Video Tips: How to Leak-Proof Your Springform Pan

[TabiCat]

I am planning to make either this or a pumpkin cheese cake Wednesday for Thursday.

[Macabre]

DH uses a water bath for cheesecakes and also for his flourless chocolate cake. Such a patient man.

[momma2boys]

I'm making 2 for Thursday. I make cheesecake all the time and I've never done the water bath. Makes me nervous that water will get in, even if I wrap it.

[TabiCat]

The pan in a pan idea seems like it would work.

[Mfamom]

Hi guys,
Do you know what is typical size pan?  I have a 10, 9 & 8 inch pan.  I'm making a cheesecake but no sugar/carbs.  do you think would work if i just pour the batter without a crust

[GoingNuts]

Mfamom, that is brilliant!  My cheesecakes always leak no matter how much foil I use. Thank you for sharing.