Holiday Cheesecake Recipe
Today, we are going to make a yummy Holiday Cheesecake. It’s creamy, sweet, and perfect for celebrations! Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs (that’s like tiny pieces of cookies!)
- ½ cup of melted butter (that’s the yellow stuff that makes things tasty!)
- 2 cups of cream cheese (this is the main part that makes it creamy!)
- 1 cup of sugar (this makes it sweet!)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (this adds a yummy flavor!)
- 3 eggs (these help hold everything together!)
- 1 cup of sour cream (this makes it extra creamy and tangy!)
- Optional: some crushed candy canes or sprinkles for decoration!
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
First, we need to make the oven hot! Ask an adult to help you preheat the oven to 325°F (that's 160°C).
2. Make the Crust:
In a big bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together. It should look like wet sand! Now, press this mixture into the bottom of a round cake pan. This will be our crust!
3. Mix the Cheesecake Filling:
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with a mixer until it’s smooth. Then, add the sugar and mix again. Next, add the vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Finally, stir in the sour cream until everything is mixed together nicely.
4. Pour and Bake:
Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the pan. Now, ask an adult to help you put it in the oven. Bake it for about 50-60 minutes. It should be set but still a little jiggly in the middle.
5. Cool Down:
After baking, let it cool down for a bit, then put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours (or overnight if you can wait!). This makes it super cold and delicious!
6. Decorate:
Before serving, you can sprinkle some crushed candy canes or colorful sprinkles on top to make it look festive!
Serving Size:
This recipe makes about 12 slices of cheesecake.
Nutritional Values (per slice):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 20g
- Sugar: 15g
Estimated Cooking Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Baking: 50-60 minutes
- Cooling: 4 hours (or overnight)
And there you have it! Your very own Holiday Cheesecake! Enjoy sharing it with your family and friends! Happy cooking!
