30-Minute Cherry-Almond Christmas Cheesecake Recipe (So Creamy!)
A festive Cherry-Almond Christmas Cheesecake that combines the rich flavors of cherries and almonds in a creamy dessert perfect for the holidays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes (includes cooling and chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in almond extract and sour cream. Pour over the crust.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until the center is set. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with cherry pie filling and sliced almonds before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, bake it for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating to prevent cracks.
- Substitute cherry pie filling with fresh cherries if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg