Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust:
2 sleeves of cinnamon graham crackers (or Texas Twister cookies, x 8, if preferred)
1 tablespoon of sugar
4 tablespoons of melted butter
For the Cheesecake:
32 ounces (4 blocks) of room temperature cream cheese
1 cup of sugar
⅔ cup of sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract
4 large room temperature eggs, lightly beaten
5 Christmas Tree Cakes (e.g., Little Debbie) cubed
For the Icing/Topping:
1 stick of room temperature unsalted butter
1 jar of marshmallow fluff
1 cup of powdered sugar
Green sugar sprinkles
Red icing
Directions
Step 1
For the Graham Cracker Crust:
Step 1
👨🍳 1) Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Step 2
👨🍳 2) Crush Graham Crackers: In a food processor, blend 2 sleeves of cinnamon graham crackers (or Texas Twister cookies) until finely crushed.
Step 3
👨🍳 3) Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Step 4
For the Cheesecake:
Step 1
👨🍳 1) Mix Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine 32 ounces of room-temperature cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar. Mix until smooth.
Step 2
👨🍳 2) Add Ingredients: Stir in 2/3 cup of sour cream, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 4 lightly beaten eggs until well combined.
Step 3
👨🍳 3) Fold in Christmas Tree Cakes: Gently fold in the cubed Christmas Tree Cakes into the cheesecake mixture.
Step 4
👨🍳 4) Bake: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust.
Step 5
👨🍳 5) Bake and Cool: Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, until the centre is set and the edges are slightly golden. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Step 6
For the Icing/Topping:
Step 1
👨🍳 1) Prepare Icing: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 stick of room-temperature unsalted butter, 1 jar of marshmallow fluff, and 1 cup of powdered sugar. Mix until smooth.
Step 2
👨🍳 2) Decorate the Cheesecake: Spread the icing on top of the cheesecake. Sprinkle green sugar sprinkles and use red icing to create holiday decorations.
