Christmas cookie dough cheesecake is a festive and indulgent dessert that captures the holiday spirit in every bite. The base is made with a rich edible cookie dough with M&Ms, it’s made with brown butter which adds a nutty depth and warmth to the flavor.
To enhance the festive vibe vibrant red and green M&M’s are sprinkled throughout the cheesecake adding a burst of color and a fun crunch. The combination of creamy cheesecake, cookie dough and M&M’s makes this dessert a true holiday treat.
index
1)before cooking
2)materials
3)different flavors
4)tips
5)questions
6)process
7)more recipes
8)full recipe
9)printable recipe
Before cooking
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Here is a list of things to do before making this festive cookie dough cheesecake
–GATHER INGREDIENTS, Search for all the ingredients we need for this recipe and find whatever you don’t have in the store.
–WEIGHT INGREDIENTS, measure the appropriate amount of each ingredient for this recipe.
–BROWN THE BUTTER, in a sauce pan melt the required amount of butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Once browned let it cool slightly.
–TOAST THE FLOUR, in a sauce pan toast the flour and milk powder over medium heat making sure to stir constantly, once it’s toasted sift the flour and milk powder to remove lumps.
-CREAM THE CREAM CHEESE, use room temperature cream cheese and mix it, using a stand mixer beat the cream cheese on medium speed. It will take about 4 minutes, then it will be ready to use for the cheesecake.
Materials
you need to make a Christmas cookie dough cheesecake
- Cake pan to bake the Christmas cookie dough cheesecake
- Mixing bowl one for each part of the recipe
- whisk for the cheesecake
- spatula To combine all the ingredients for the cookie dough recipe
- food scale to weight all the necessary ingredients
- pan to brown the butter and to cook the flour and milk powder
- Sieve use it after you cook the flour!
- baking pan to put under the cake when baking, to make sure nothing spills.
- stand mixer for the cream cheese
different flavors
cookie dough
-Peanut butter cookie dough
-Gingerbread cookie dough
-white chocolate candy cane cookie dough
Toppings
-caramel
-peanut butter
-heavy whipping cream
-chocolate ganache
-M&M’s
Christmas cheesecake
-Red velvet cheesecake
-gingerbread cheesecake
-peppermint
-cranberry orange cheesecake
– crème brûlée coconut pineapple cheesecake
Tips
- Allow the brown butter and flour to cool down completely before so the M&Ms don’t melt.
- Toast the flour and the milk powder to kill all bacteria and make the dough taste so much better.
- Use milk powder this adds a creamy and rich flavor to the cookie dough.
- Use a spatula to combine the ingredients together instead of a whisk.
- spread the prepared cookie dough evenly in a greased baking pan then refrigerate it while you prepare the cheesecake filling. This allows the dough to firm up ensuring a perfect base for your cheesecake once it’s baked.
- Mix the cornstarch with the yogurt before mixing it with the rest of ingredients to ensure a smooth cheesecake texture with no lumps.
Questions
can i freeze the M&MS christmas COOKIE DOUGH CHEESECAKE?
- Yes, you can freeze the cheesecake, once it has cooled completely cut it and put it inside a ziplock bag with a label and the date. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
what is the purpose of using brown butter?
- brown butter adds a nutty flavor to the cookie dough enhancing the overall taste of the cheesecake , the caramelized milk solids in brown butter provide depth and complexity that regular melted butter doesn’t.
can i use other types of candy instead of m&ms?
- Absolutely, feel free to substitute the M&Ms with other candies like chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, or even chopped nuts. Just ensure they are suitable for your flavor preferences.
why do i need to toast the flour?
- to give it a better flavor, it also makes it safe to eat if you wanna try it before baking it.
how do i know if the cheesecake Is ready?
- the cheesecake is done when the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. You can also tell by the color.
why does this cheesecake have cracks on the top, can i fix it?
since we are adding cookie dough everywhere around the cheesecake it will always crack from the butter. You can try to minimize the crack by cooking it at lower temperature but for longer time!!
Process
More recipes
christmas inspired recipes.
-brownies with gingerbread man cookies
RECIPE
Recipe in cups and grams. You can find the cup measurements in the printable recipe scrolling down at the end.
Ingredients
cookie dough
- 120 grams butter
- 40 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 60 grams milk
- 150 grams all purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon dry milk powder (not necessary if you don’t have it )
- 50 grams red and green M&M’s
cheesecake
- 40 grams cornstarch
- 50 grams heavy whipping cream
- 450 grams cream cheese
- 3 eggs
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 150 grams Greek yogurt
Decorate
- 100 grams white chocolate
- 25 grams red and green M&M’s
- rosemary
Step by step
cookie dough
1)First step, brown butter
Start by browning the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until it turns golden Brown and has a nutty aroma. Let it cool slightly.
2)Second step, toast flour
Toast the flour and dry milk powder slightly to make the cookie dough taste better and also make sure it’s safe to eat if you wanna try it before baking it with the cheesecake. Sift the flour to ensure a smoother cookie dough.
3)Third step, cookie dough
In a mixing bowl combine the cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, flour, milk powder. Add the green and red M&Ms and mix with a spatula.
4)Forth step, baking pan
Spread 3/4 parts of the cookie dough evenly in a greased baking pan. Chill it in the refrigerator while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
CHEESECAKE
5)Fifth step, cream cheese
In a mixing bowl beat the room temperature cream cheese until smooth and creamy. You can also use a stand mixer for this step.
6)Sixth step, ingredients
To the cream cheese add the granulated sugar, heavy whipping cream and eggs. In a separate bowl mix the cornstarch with the yoghurt until smooth then add it to the rest of cheesecake ingredients. Mix until smooth. Pour the cheesecake batter into the greased baking pan.
bAKE
7)Seventh step, bake
Pre heat the oven at 350 F ( 175 C ).
Use the rest of cookie dough, take small portions of cookie dough and spread them around on top of the cheesecake. Bake for 1h and allow it to cool down with the oven door closed. Leave on the fridge overnight before decorating it.
decorate
8)Eight step, decorate
melt white chocolate and pour it on top of the cheesecake. Add some M&Ms on top, cut and serve.
9)Ninth step, eat
Enjoy your cheesecake.
Christmas cookie dough cheesecake
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8
Ingredients
cookie dough
- 120 grams butter
- 40 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 60 grams milk
- 150 grams all purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon dry milk powder (not necessary if you don’t have it)
- 50 grams red and green M&M’s
cheesecake
- 40 grams cornstarch
- 50 grams heavy whipping cream
- 450 grams cream cheese
- 3 eggs
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 150 grams Greek yogurt
Decorate
- 100 grams white chocolate
- 25 grams red and green M&M’s
- rosemary
Instructions
1)First step, brown butter
- Start by browning the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until it turns golden Brown and has a nutty aroma. Let it cool slightly.
2)Second step, toast flour
- Toast the flour and dry milk powder slightly to make the cookie dough taste better and also make sure it’s safe to eat if you wanna try it before baking it with the cheesecake. Sift the flour to ensure a smoother cookie dough.
3)Third step, cookie dough
- In a mixing bowl combine the cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, flour, milk powder. Add the green and red M&Ms and mix with a spatula.
4)Forth step, baking pan
- Spread 3/4 parts of the cookie dough evenly in a greased baking pan. Chill it in the refrigerator while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
5)Fifth step, cream cheese
- In a mixing bowl beat the room temperature cream cheese until smooth and creamy. You can also use a stand mixer for this step.
6)Sixth step, ingredients
- To the cream cheese add the granulated sugar, heavy whipping cream and eggs. In a separate bowl mix the cornstarch with the yoghurt until smooth then add it to the rest of cheesecake ingredients. Mix until smooth. Pour the cheesecake batter into the greased baking pan.
7)Seventh step, bake
- Pre heat the oven at 350 F ( 175 C ).
- Use the rest of cookie dough, take small portions of cookie dough and spread them around on top of the cheesecake. Bake for 1h and allow it to cool down with the oven door closed. Leave on the fridge overnight before decorating it.
8)Eight step, decorate
- melt white chocolate and pour it on top of the cheesecake. Add some M&Ms on top, cut and serve.
9)Ninth step,eat
- Enjoy your cheesecake.
Nutrition
- Calories: 684
- Sugar: 47
- Sodium: 331
- Fat: 42
- Saturated Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 67
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 163
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