HOLIDAY SPICE CHEESECAKE

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Here is THE perfect dessert to top off Christmas dinner. It's simply stunning with a filling that's creamy and rich with brown sugar, cinnamon and allspice. It freezes well, so busy holiday cooks can make it a month in advance, then defrost in the fridge and trim with whipped cream before serving.-Colleen Arnold, Sublette, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

9 whole graham crackers
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups sour cream
2-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place graham crackers and walnuts in a food processor; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter and cinnamon; process until blended. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Transfer to a pastry bag with a star tip. Pipe around edge of cheesecake; sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Shakil Shakil
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This cheesecake is amazing! The crust is perfect and the filling is so smooth and creamy. The spice flavor is just right.


Anna'z World
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This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's so rich and decadent.


Nabuma Faridah
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one is really good. The spice flavor is subtle and the texture is perfect.


Shani Butt
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the cheesecake always turns out perfectly.


Holly Stockton
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This cheesecake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still really good.


samiulalamsami
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The texture of this cheesecake is perfect. It's so smooth and creamy.


JR Channel
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I love the spice flavor in this cheesecake. It's so unique and it really makes the cheesecake stand out.


junior hotomani
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This is a great recipe for a holiday party. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Daan Claassen
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Josiah Charles
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had. The crust is perfect and the filling is so smooth and creamy. The spice flavor is just right.


Mfarooq mfarooqkhan
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I'm a big fan of cheesecake and this one is one of my favorites. The spice flavor is really unique and the texture is so smooth and creamy.


Brittany Pruitt
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This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's so rich and decadent.


TrAp KiNg
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The crust on this cheesecake was a little too thick for my liking, but the filling was delicious.


Riaz Qari
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This cheesecake was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less spices.


Hasan Mehedi
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The spice flavor was subtle and the texture was perfect.


Amir As
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use my favorite spices to customize the flavor.


Justin Faith
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they all raved about it. The crust was perfect and the filling was so smooth and creamy.


Nortey Ocran
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This cheesecake was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the delicious spice flavor.