10 Christmas Cheesecake Recipes You’ll Be Obsessed With!

If you’re looking for an easy but impressive dessert option this festive season, you really can’t go wrong with a cheesecake! Perfect for prepping in advance, always a hit with a crowd, and light enough to tuck into after an indulgent meal, a holiday themed cheesecake is always a good idea. That’s why I’ve created this collection of 10 of my tried and tested Christmas cheesecake recipes. From a boozy eggnog cheesecake that’s perfect for an adult dinner party, to a fun peppermint candy cane cheesecake with a chocolatey crushed Oreo base, I think you’ll love these ideas!

1. Eggnog Cheesecake

This Eggnog Cheesecake captures the creamy richness of eggnog in a smooth, velvety cheesecake. With a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon, it’s the perfect dessert for eggnog lovers, and it’s great for an adult dinner party!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup eggnog
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup whipped cream, for topping
• Nutmeg, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Add the eggnog, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and beat until well combined.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Before serving, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

2. Gingerbread Man Cheesecake

This Gingerbread Man Cheesecake combines the spicy, sweet flavors of gingerbread with a rich cheesecake base. It’s topped with mini gingerbread men for an extra festive touch, and it’s a super fun dessert idea! It’s even better with a hot cup of coffee.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 cup whipped cream, for topping
• Mini gingerbread men, for decoration

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and molasses until smooth.
3. Add the ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and beat until well combined.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Before serving, top with whipped cream and decorate with mini gingerbread men.