Description
Experience the warmth of fall with this Creamy Sweet Potato Cheesecake Delight, a luscious dessert that blends the rich flavors of sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and vanilla. This cheesecake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. With its velvety texture and delightful aroma, this dessert is sure to create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes, pierce them with a fork, and bake for about 45 minutes until soft. Let cool, then mash.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is combined well before adding another. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Fold in the mashed sweet potatoes until fully blended.
- Pour filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center.
- Allow to cool completely before chilling in the fridge for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg