Description
Festive holiday spirits dance through this Christmas Cookie Cheesecake, blending creamy richness with seasonal cookie crunch. Sweet indulgence meets nostalgic comfort, inviting you to savor every delightful slice of winter’s most delectable dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed Christmas cookies
- 1 cup Christmas cookie crumbs
- 2 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with crushed Christmas cookies and melted butter, creating a compact, flavorful base.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Delicately fold additional cookie crumbs into the cream cheese blend, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the luscious filling onto the prepared cookie crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Position the cheesecake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 40 minutes, watching for a slightly jiggly center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps prevent cracking.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours, allowing the texture to set and flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, carefully release the springform pan and slice the cheesecake into elegant portions.
Notes
- Swap traditional Christmas cookies with gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy this festive dessert.
- Crumble extra cookies on top of the cheesecake for added texture and a more intense holiday flavor profile.
- Prevent cracking by baking the cheesecake in a water bath, which helps distribute heat evenly and maintains moisture during cooking.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for the most stable and creamy consistency, allowing flavors to meld and set perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 391
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg