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Pull-Apart Cookie Dough Cheesecake Loaf

A fun, sweet, and cozy mashup of cookie dough and cheesecake that you can easily pull apart and share.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup flour Heat-treated for safety if desired.
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened Keep close to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Mini chips are recommended to prevent sinking.
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk To bring the dough together.

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Keep at room temperature.
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Loaf Batter

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened Keep close to room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt For moisture.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a loaf pan (8x4 or 9x5) with parchment paper for easy removal.

Making Cookie Dough

  • Cream the butter and sugars together until fluffy.
  • Mix in vanilla and salt, then add flour and mini chocolate chips.
  • Add a splash of milk until it forms a soft dough.
  • Roll into marble-sized nuggets and chill.

Making Cheesecake Layer

  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Add in the egg and vanilla; mix until just blended.

Making Loaf Batter

  • Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in flour and baking powder.
  • Stir in sour cream or yogurt until the batter is thick and fluffy.

Assembly

  • Spoon a layer of loaf batter into the pan.
  • Dot in cookie dough pieces, then add spoonfuls of cheesecake filling. Repeat layers.
  • Finish with more cookie dough on top.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 to 70 minutes, checking for doneness at 50 minutes.
  • The edges should look set, and the center should have a slight jiggle.

Notes

For best results, keep ingredients at room temperature, use mini chocolate chips, and chill cookie dough nuggets for better shape during baking.
Keyword baking, Cheesecake, Cookie Dough, dessert loaf, pull-apart