Holiday Sweet Potato Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Holiday Sweet Potato Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 3/4 pound); 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. salt; 3/4 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Glazed chopped pecans, optional

Servings: persons

1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 3/4 pound)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Glazed chopped pecans, optional

1
Place a greased 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, butter and sugar. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a
3
. Bake at 325u00b0 for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
4
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust.
5
In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes with sugar, evaporated milk, butter, egg, vanilla, spices and salt. Spoon over cheesecake batter. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325u00b0 until center is just set and top appears dull, 50-55 minutes.
6
Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake. Bake just until set, 5-10 minutes longer. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
7
Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Sprinkle cheesecake with pecans if desired.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup butter, melted, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Holiday Sweet Potato 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.

Holiday Sweet Potato Cheesecake

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