Description
A festive treat perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract, then mix in eggs one at a time.
- Add sour cream, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until set.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with crushed peppermint candies before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Use a water bath for even baking.
- Chill overnight for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 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: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: christmas cheesecakes, holiday desserts, festive cheesecakes