Holiday Cheesecakes

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 10 Cuisine: American

Festive and creamy, these holiday cheesecakes feature spiced flavors with nutmeg and brandy extract, perfect for entertaining and satisfying sweet tooth cravings during celebrations.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon brandy extract
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Combine 1/3 cup sugar with graham cracker crumbs and softened butter; blend well. Press into 10 (5 oz.) custard cups to within 1/4-inch of the top, using the back of a spoon.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in 2/3 cup sugar.
  3. Add 1/3 cup heavy cream, nutmeg, brandy extract, and seasonings to the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Beat until blended.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  6. Spoon filling into graham cracker shells and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 325°F for 35 to 40 minutes.
  8. Cool completely.
  9. Loosen edges with a spatula.
  10. Chill until serving time. Remove from custard cups.
  11. Garnish with whipped cream and cherries before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

682 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.2g 12% DV
Total Fat 52g 67% DV
Carbs 51g 19% DV
Fiber 7.1g 25% DV
Sugar 12.1g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 193.3mg 8% DV
Potassium 341.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 190.3mg 63% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 195.8mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 156.8mg 12% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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