Indulge in Creamy Sweet Potato Cheesecake
Indulge in the creamy delight of Sweet Potato Cheesecake, a dessert that beautifully combines nostalgia and indulgence. This velvety cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust and is infused with the warm flavors of sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy dinners, each slice offers a luscious experience that will leave your guests asking for more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sweet potatoes (mashed)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake pierced sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes until tender. Cool slightly and peel.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugars and vanilla. Incorporate eggs one at a time until fully mixed.
- Mash cooled sweet potatoes and fold into cream cheese mixture with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Pour filling over crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 60 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly. Cool in oven for one hour.
- Chill for at least four hours before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg