Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake perfect for the festive season, topped with seasonal flavors and decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Fresh cranberries and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, bake a little longer.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- 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: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas, cheesecake, festive dessert, holiday treat