Description
A creamy and festive cheesecake perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in sour cream and heavy cream until fully combined.
- Pour mixture over the crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with crushed peppermint candies before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother texture.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Add red and green food coloring for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: christmas cheesecake, holiday dessert, peppermint cheesecake