Description
A delicious and creamy Sweet Potato Cheesecake that combines the flavors of sweet potatoes and warm spices, perfect for any dessert occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet potato puree (about 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed)
- 1 ½ cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing until well incorporated.
- Add the sweet potato puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the sour cream and flour until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and slice the cheesecake to serve.
Notes
- For a spiced flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger or allspice to the filling mixture.
- Top the cheesecake with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg