While Christmas cookies are a must for this Holiday season, there are many other delicious Christmas desserts you can try. One such special dessert is Christmas cheesecake which has a smooth texture and tangy cheesecake flavors. Between the crumbly cookie and silky rich flavor, there’s nothing that beats the different Christmas cheesecake recipes. Whether you have friends over or arranged a family gathering, cheesecakes are going to be the star element of your Holiday table. Below are some cheesecake recipes you can follow to make and decorate a delightful cheesecake this Christmas.
10 Recipes For How to Decorate A Cheesecake For Christmas
Starting from what to add and how to make it to whether to bake or not, you’ll learn it all. I’m going to list everything you need to know about making a mildly sweet festive cheesecake dessert.
1. Baked Apple Pie Cheesecake
Ingredients
- Granny Smith Apples – 3 (peeled)
- Sugar – 1 ¼ cups
- Cinnamon – 1 ½ tsp
- Graham Crackers – 1 ¼ cups
- Butter – 2 tbsp
- Cream Cheese – 4 pkg
- Eggs – 4
What To Do?
- Start by cooking apples, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan on medium heat for about 6 min. When apples are tender, cool them.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Combine butter with graham crumbs, some cinnamon, and sugar. Then press it onto the bottom of an 8-inch pan.3
- Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in a bowl. Add eggs one at a time while beating. Place apples and pour cream cheese over the crust.
- Bake for 1 hour, unmold, and decorate them with apple slices before serving.
Also Read: If you want to go an unconventional way for baking, try making cheesecake in the air fryer. You can caramelize your cheesecake perfectly for the evening gathering.
2. Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
- Soft Cheese – 1 cup
- Double Cream – 1 cup
- Butter – 1 tbsp
- Sugar – ½ cup
- Graham Crackers – ½ cup
- Strawberries – 1 pack
What To Do?
- Press the mixture of butter, sugar, and graham crackers on the bottom of a 4-inch pan.
- Puree some strawberries, add sugar, and thicken the sauce over medium heat.
- Pour the double cream into a bowl and whisk until soft peaks. Also, mix soft cheese, sugar, and strawberry sauce in another bowl.
- Fold the double cream in a soft cheese mixture. Align sliced strawberries alongside the pan.
- Pour mixture into a pan, top with chocolate, and let it chill overnight. This is one of the few strawberry recipes for desserts that everyone in your family would love. So, enjoy!
3. Baked Berry Cheesecake
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese – 1 ½ cups
- Eggs – 3
- Sugar – ¾ cup
- Butter – 2 tbsp
- Grham Crackers – 1 ½ cups
- Frozen Berries – 1 cup (mixed)
What To Do?
- Mix graham crackers, sugar, and butter together for a crumbly texture. Press it at the bottom of the pan and chill.
- Preheat oven to about 200°C. Meanwhile, whisk the cream cheese with eggs, sugar, and vanilla.
- Pour this mix into the pan and bake for 1 hour or so at 160°C or until the color turns golden brown.
- When this Christmas cheesecake is baked, take it out and cool it at room temperature. Top it with different berries and whipped cream. Serve after a delightful Christmas chicken dinner.
4. Blue Berry Pie Cheesecake
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese – 1 ½ cups
- Sugar – ¾ cup
- Butter – 2 tbsp
- Grham Crackers – 1 ½ cups
What To Do?
- Make the crust with either graham crackers or biscuit crumbs mixed with butter and sugar.
- Press it down on a large square pan, then let it chill for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the usual cream cheese for 1 minute. Add sugar and vanilla, then whisk again.
- Pour a layer of this mixture into the pan. Let it chill for an hour. Slice it in pieces and top it with blueberries.
- This is a simple 90-minute treat so; you can make it for your friends and enjoy it while watching Christmas movies.
5. Chocolate Topped New York Cheesecake
Ingredients
- Digestive Biscuits – 1 ½ cups
- Cream Cheese – 2 cups
- Sour Cream – ½ cup for topping
- Eggs – 4
- Plain Flour – ½ cup
- Butter – 3 tbsp
- Sugar – 1 ½ cups
- Dark Chocolate – 150g
What To Do?
- Firmly press down the processed biscuit and butter mix on the bottom and the sides of the cake pan. Let it chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Meanwhile, pour the cream cheese into a bowl. Add sugar and sour cream to it.
- Beat the eggs one at a time in this mixture and swiftly add the flour. Mix until smooth.
- Bake for 40 minutes at 150°C until golden edges appear.
- Melt chocolate shavings and mix with sour cream. Spread this evenly on the cheesecake, and, voila, your New York Christmas cheesecake is ready.
6. Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake
Ingredients
- Wafer Crumbs – 1 ½ cups
- Cream Cheese – 4 pkg
- Whipping Cream – ¾ cup
- Sugar – 1 ½ cups
- Butter – 6 tbsp
What To Do?
- Press wafer crumbs, butter, and sugar mix on the bottom of the pan, then bake for 8 minutes.
- Take another bowl and whisk batches of cream cheese with sugar and whipped cream for a light, luscious texture.
- Pour it in the pan with candy stuffing in between and chill for 2 hours.
- With ½ cup hot heavy cream, melt 1 cup chocolate, and stir slowly until glossy.
- Evenly pour this ganache over the chilled cheesecake and let it chill overnight.
- Demold and garnish with nuts or candy before serving.
7. Orange Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
- Wafer Crumbs – 1 ½ cups
- Cream Cheese – 3 pkg
- Sugar – 1 ¼ cup
Orange Peel – 1 tbsp - Butter – 3 tbsp
- Conc. Orange Juice – ¼ cup
What To Do?
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Meanwhile, combine wafer crumbs, butter, and sugar for a bottom crust and bake it for 8 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, then mix sugar, and orange zest with it. Pour it in the pan and chill for a few hours.
- Then spread the concentrated orange juice (sauce) over it evenly. Chill overnight.
- If you are looking for somewhat unique Christmas cheesecake flavors, you should try this one.
8. Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake
Ingredients
- Biscuits – 1 ½ cups
- Cream Cheese – 3 ¼ cups
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Butter – 3 tbsp
- Heavy Cream – 1 ½ cups
- Matcha Powder – 3 tbsp
What To Do?
- Crush the biscuits and mix with butter and sugar. Then press a layer at the bottom of small pans and bake for 5 minutes.
- Melt 3 tbsp of matcha powder and gelatin in 3 tbsp of hot water. Add heavy cream and whipped cream to this matcha mixture.
- Mix sugar and more heavy cream with the cream cheese. Then combine it with matcha green tea mix.
- Pour it in the pan, chill overnight, then unmold. Decorate with whipped cream drizzle and matcha dust over this Christmas cheesecake.
9. No-Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Ingredients
- Graham Crackers – 2 cups
- Cream Cheese – 4 pkg
- Sour Cream – ½ cup
- Sugar – ¾ cup
- Butter – ½ cup
- Whole Roasted Pecan (to garnish)
What To Do?
- Combine the cracker crumbs and butter in a bowl, then chill for 30 minutes or bake for 5 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream to a bowl. Use modern kitchen appliances like electric mixers for efficient mixing. Mix until it is fluffy.
- Pour this mixture into the pan and let it chill for 4 hours. Before serving, take it out of the mold and garnish it with whole roasted pecans.
10. Double Layer Cheesecake With Raspberry Sauce
Ingredients
- Graham Crackers – 2 cups
- Cream Cheese – 3 pkg
- Sour Cream – 1 cup
- Sugar – 1 ½ cups
- Butter – 4 tbsp
- Cornstarch – 2 tbsp
- Frozen Raspberries (thawed)
What To Do?
- Combine the cracker crumbs, butter, some sugar, and cinnamon—press half of it at the bottom of the cake pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar together. Pour half of this mixture into the pan, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Gently press another layer of crumbs over it, refrigerate, and pour the remaining cream cheese mix before refrigerating overnight.
- Bring raspberries, water, sugar, and cornstarch to a boil in a small saucepan. Chill and then make an even layer over the double-layer cheesecake. Garnish with more raspberries.
Baked Cheesecake Or No-Bake Cheesecake – Which is Better?
It is entirely safe to say that both types of cheesecakes are equally delicious. The only difference is in their texture and the preferences of the people. While the no-bake recipe does not utilize any eggs, it usually has gelatin in it, which makes its texture like pudding. It is slightly different from the baked cheesecake, which is creamy and rich. Many people don’t like the pudding texture. You can store no-bake cheesecake for a longer time, up to five days, in the refrigerator. But you cannot pour a hot chocolate ganache over the no-bake cheesecake as it would melt quickly.
Christmas cheesecake is a great option to perk everyone up after a traditional dinner. Not only are these cheesecakes delicious, but they are perfect for preparing beforehand as well. You can try as many different combinations as you want to make the cheesecake flavors of your choice. Try these cheesecake recipes for creamy and luscious dessert options on your Holiday table this year.
Also Read: Christmas is the best time of the year to arrange family reunions and enjoy the sweet desserts together.
