Description
A rich and creamy dessert that combines traditional cheesecake with a Mexican twist, featuring flavors like cinnamon and vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, mixing well.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined.
- Stir in the sour cream until the mixture is creamy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter.
- Serve with fresh fruit or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for added flavor.
- Make sure to let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg