Christmas Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Christmas Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares); 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup cold water; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided; 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup whole milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

1
In a small bowl, combine crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Chill 15 minutes.
2
In a small saucepan, combine gelatin and water; let stand for 1 minute. Add milk; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved.
3
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in gelatin mixture and lemon zest. Chill until partially set.
4
Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Pour over crust. Chill until firm, at least 3 hours. Spread pie filling over gelatin layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares), 6 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, 1/4 cup cold water, and more.

Yes, Christmas Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Cheesecake

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