This easy no-bake Christmas Cookie Cheesecake features a delicious crust made from Pillsbury tree cookies, topped with a sweet and creamy cheesecake layer. It's perfect for holiday parties or a festive treat at home.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Place the cookies in the bottom of the pan. (You can cut some in half or quarters to fill up all the space.)
3. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely.
4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to make the whipped cream and set aside.
5. In a large bowl, add cream cheese. Beat until smooth. Add in confectioners sugar, 3/4 cup sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat until smooth.
6. Gently fold in the prepared whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture and then pour onto the cooled cookie layer. Smooth out the top with a spatula.
7. Chill for at least 3 hours, or until set. Decorate the top with cookies and sprinkles before serving.
