FESTIVE HOLIDAY CHEESECAKE

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Looking for some show-stopping Christmas cheesecake recipes? Look no further! Each slice of this holiday cheesecake is overloaded with fun candy toppings. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
Optional: Chocolate and vanilla star meringues, chocolate shavings, chocolate curls, candied orange peel, chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Place an ungreased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans and brown sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into crust. Place in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and sugar until smooth; spoon over hot cheesecake and spread to cover. Bake for 5 minutes longer or until topping is just set. , Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. If desired, top with optional garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 38g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Mr Haider
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Fakhre Alam
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This cheesecake was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland.


Matthew Large
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The crust was a little dry, but the filling was good.


ONETAP kING
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This cheesecake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Jokayla Williams
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The crust was perfect and the filling was smooth and creamy.


Abdar Ali
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This cheesecake is a must-try! It's the perfect dessert for any holiday party.


Arafath Boss
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I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Kathy Holman
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This cheesecake is perfect for the holidays. It's festive and delicious!


milon islam009
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I made this cheesecake for Christmas and it was a big hit! It was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful.


Bhejai Kove
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This was a great recipe! The cheesecake was very creamy and flavorful. The crust was also very good.


Mala Mhamad
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This cheesecake is delicious! The crust is perfectly graham crackery and the filling is smooth and creamy. I love the festive decorations too.


Urtom Das
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The festive decorations make it perfect for any holiday party.


Will West
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use my favorite holiday cookie cutters to decorate the top.


sarahmgellarfan4ever
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they couldn't get enough of it. The crust was perfect and the filling was smooth and creamy.


Qari Hammad
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This cheesecake was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the festive decorations.