Christmas cheesecake: The best indulgent dessert to impress your guests
Indulge in the festive spirit with this delicious Christmas cheesecake, a dessert that will surely impress your holiday guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Let cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Top with crushed candy canes before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add whipped cream on top.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg