Irresistible Vanilla-Caramel Christmas Cheesecake in 7 Easy Steps
A rich and creamy vanilla-caramel cheesecake with a festive twist, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time.
- Pour half the batter over the crust. Drizzle caramel sauce over the batter, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother batter.
- Chill cheesecake thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg