Description
A delightful Christmas cheesecake rich in flavor and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Butter
- Seasonal flavors like peppermint, gingerbread, or cranberry
- Toppings such as whipped cream, chocolate, or fruit
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and a bit of sugar. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form a crust. Bake for about 10 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugar while mixing. Add eggs one at a time, ensuring everything is well mixed.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and any seasonal flavors you desire.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the baked crust in the springform pan.
- Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Allow it to cool, then refrigerate for at least 240 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating to prevent cracks and moisture buildup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg