Festive Holiday Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Festive Holiday Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup sugar; Assorted candies

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
Assorted candies

1
Place an ungreased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
2
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
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
4
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.
5
Bake at 325u00b0 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.
6
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 can. Garnish with candies.

1857

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 6 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Festive Holiday 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.

Festive Holiday Cheesecake

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