Description
A festive cheesecake perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- For topping: cranberry sauce and whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together sour cream, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Add sour cream mixture to cream cheese mixture and beat until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove cheesecake from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
- Serve with cranberry sauce and whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Do not overbake the cheesecake; it will continue to set as it cools.
- Cooling the cheesecake gradually in the oven helps prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Christmas, cheesecake, holiday dessert, festive, cranberry, cream cheese