Description
A delightful cheesecake featuring a cinnamon sugar churro crust and creamy filling, perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in vanilla and sour cream until combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to prevent lumps. Consider using a water bath for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, churro, Thanksgiving dessert, holiday recipe, easy dessert