Dessert for 14
Holiday Spice Cheesecake
This spiced cheesecake uses a walnut graham crust, creamy filling, and cinnamon whipped cream baked in a round pan.
$5.78for 4 servings
$1.45 per serving$5.78 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 14servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsHolidayWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.98Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $2.36Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 24 oz | $7.20Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 17 oz | $2.38Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.24 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 9 whole graham crackers
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 packages (8 oz) cream cheese
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325 F and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Crush the graham crackers, then mix them with walnuts, melted butter, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Press the crust into the pan and bake it for 8 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, both sugars, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 45 minutes, until the center is firm.
- Whip the heavy cream with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon, then spread it over the cooled cheesecake.
Swaps
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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