Baked Christmas Cheesecake
How to make Baked Christmas Cheesecake
Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 60 minutes | Serves: 10
Ingredients
- 250 g Queen’s Danish Butter Cookies, crushed (for base)
- 100 g Pure Valley unsalted butter, melted
- 500 g Westacre Cream Cheese, softened
- 250 g Emporium Selection Mascarpone
- 150 g White Mill caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp White Mill vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tbsp White Mill plain flour
- 1 pack Kringle & Co Chocolate Drizzle Stars, crushed (for topping)
- Fresh raspberries, to serve
Method
- Preheat oven to 160°C (fan-forced). Grease and line the base of a 23 cm springform pan.
- Place butter cookies in a food processor and blitz to fine crumbs. Add melted butter and pulse until combined. Press firmly into the base of the pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, mascarpone, and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla, orange zest, and flour.
- Pour filling over chilled base and smooth the top with a spatula. Place pan on a baking tray and bake for 55–60 minutes, or until edges are set but the centre has a slight wobble.
- Turn off oven, leave door slightly ajar, and allow cheesecake to cool for 1 hour inside. This prevents cracks.
- Transfer cheesecake to fridge and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Just before serving, sprinkle crushed chocolate drizzle stars over the top and scatter with fresh raspberries.
Pro Tip: For extra festive flair, drizzle the cheesecake with melted white chocolate before adding the toppings — it gives a snowy, Christmas look.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baked Cheesecakes
How to make cheesecake?
Our baked cheesecake recipe comprises the main elements of any cheesecake. First you blend biscuits to create a base for the cheesecake. Then secondly, you make the sweet creamy cheese filling. For our recipe, you then bake the cheesecake to set it.
How long can a cheesecake last in the fridge?
A baked cheesecake can last up to a week in the fridge. It is best stored in an airtight container to keep it as fresh as possible. Cheesecakes that have fresh fruit on top may not last as long.
Can you freeze cheesecake?
Yes you can freeze cheesecake for up to 2 months. Before freezing, ensure the cheesecake is completely cooled from cooking. Wrap it well or put it in an airtight container and store in the freezer.
