Easy Festive Cheesecake
This Easy Festive Cheesecake is a simple and delicious dessert perfect for any gathering, offering a creamy texture and sweet flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Can substitute with crushed cookies like Oreos.
- 0.5 cups sugar Used for sweetness.
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted Can substitute with vegan butter.
For the filling
- 4 packages cream cheese, softened Use dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan option.
- 1 cups sugar Used for sweetness.
- 4 large eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- 1 cups sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add 1 cup sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, until the center is set yet slightly jiggly.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool in the pan.
- Combine sour cream and powdered sugar and spread it over the cooled cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to a month.