Irresistible Mocha-Vanilla Christmas Cheesecake in 3 Easy Steps
A festive Mocha-Vanilla Christmas Cheesecake combining rich coffee and smooth vanilla flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs: for the crust
- 1/2 cup melted butter: to bind the crust
- 24 oz cream cheese: softened
- 1 cup sugar: for sweetness
- 3 eggs: to bind the filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract: for flavor
- 2 tbsp instant coffee: dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
- 1 cup sour cream: for creaminess
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Divide the batter in half. Mix coffee into one half.
- Alternate spoonfuls of vanilla and mocha batter into the crust. Swirl gently.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set. Cool completely before refrigerating for 4 hours.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother batter.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best texture.
- Decorate with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg