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Holiday Spice Cheesecake

A creamy and spiced cheesecake perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring a graham cracker crust and a blend of warm spices.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream for serving
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
Make the Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
  2. Add sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
Bake the Cheesecake
  1. Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  2. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
Chill and Serve
  1. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For best results, let the cheesecake chill overnight before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.

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