Lemon-Cranberry Christmas Cheesecake: 5-Star Holiday Magic Recipe
A festive Lemon-Cranberry Christmas Cheesecake with a creamy texture and tangy flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs: for the crust
- 1/2 cup melted butter: binds the crust
- 24 oz cream cheese: softened
- 1 cup sugar: sweetens the cheesecake
- 1 tsp vanilla extract: enhances flavor
- 3 eggs: binds the filling
- 1/2 cup lemon juice: adds tanginess
- 1 tbsp lemon zest: boosts citrus flavor
- 1 cup cranberry sauce: for topping
- 1/2 cup whipped cream: optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, eggs, lemon juice, and zest. Mix well.
- Pour filling over the crust. Bake for 50-55 minutes until set.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Top with cranberry sauce and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother texture.
- Let cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracking.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg