Description
A festive cheesecake that mimics the look of a Christmas tree.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Green food coloring
- Red and gold sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in sour cream.
- Add green food coloring to reach desired color.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set. Let cool.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Decorate with sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Use a water bath to prevent cracking.
- For a richer flavor, add lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: christmas tree cake cheesecake