Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 8 ounces sour cream, at room temperature Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch pie plate. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in sugar until well combined. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat eggs on low speed until light and fluffy. Add butter and mix until well blended. Add milk and vanilla; mix until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pie plate; spread evenly over top. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool before serving
Cheesecake for Christmas
There are a lot of Christmas cheesecake recipes out there, but this one is the winner! Graham cracker crust, rich vanilla cheesecake filling, and festive candies on top make this the ultimate Christmas dessert. This homemade cheesecake may take some time and patience, but that doesn’t mean it’s difficult to make! The ingredients are simple, and the steps are easy to follow. After one bite, everyone will be begging you to make this cake a new family tradition!
How to Make Christmas Cheesecake
For the Crust: Combine ingredients to make the graham cracker mixture, and press it into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake briefly then let it cool. For the Cheesecake: Combine ingredients to make the cheesecake mixture, then fold in the sprinkles. To Bake: Pour the cheesecake on top of the crust, make a water bath around the pan, and bake. Then let it cool with the oven propped open. Once it’s cooled, wrap it and place in the fridge to chill overnight. For Assembly: Make the chocolate ganache. Place the cheesecake on a stand, and pour the ganache on top. Then place candies on top, and finish decorating as you please.
Decorative Ideas
We used ribbon candy, white chocolate chips, green and red candies, sprinkles, peppermint pieces, and unwrapped Rolos to decorate the top of our cheesecake, but you can use any festive toppings you wish! Here are some more ideas for inspiration:
Caramel sauceCandied cranberriesCandy canesGingerbreadRed and green M&MsPeppermint barkTrufflesHershey Kisses
We hope this beautiful Christmas cheesecake satisfies your sweet tooth this holiday season! Did you decorate this festive dessert differently? Let us know in the comments below! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
