My mom’s recipe for cheesecake has been widely request from friends and family over the years. It is her go-to dessert when she wants to impress. And it’s no surprise, because it is amazing!
This past weekend, when I volunteered to bring a dessert to our friends Christmas party, I knew this cheesecake would be perfect!
Instead of using sugar cookie dough, like my mom, I used gingersnap cookie crumbs for the crust to make it a little more “Christmas-y”. I also added some spices to the batter to compliment the crust.
One new thing I tried was baking the cheesecake in a shallow pan with a little water. This is a trick I learned from Martha Stewart to prevent the cake from cracking on the top, like it is prone to do.
The result is an extra creamy, and a tad bit spicy, cheesecake. And a little bit goes a long way! One small slice is perfectly decadent, so an 8 to 9 inch pan can serve well over 10 people.
Unless you are serving a large crowd of cheesecake lovers, in which case, you may want to make 2.
What is your go-to recipe for the holidays?
That does look amazing! What is it with Mums and cheesecakes? My Mum makes a great cheesecake too. : )
This looks amazing and cheesecake is my weakness!!
Looks great! YUM
I’m usually intimidated by cheesecake. Making it, not eating it! This looks delicious!