Reindeer Cheesecake is festive and fun and makes for a delicious Christmas dessert. This traditionally flavored cheesecake is going to be the star of your holiday dessert table this Christmas. This festive cheesecake is going to fly right off your dessert table holiday season.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- This reindeer cheesecake recipe has all the flavor of a classic recipe but with a festive twist on the top.
- A homemade cheesecake like this makes for a family-favorite holiday dessert recipe.
- The creamy, cheesy goodness of this dessert is sure to please even the most discerning palate.
- So easy to make that anyone can do it! And the kids can have a blast decorating their own slice.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Crust
- graham cracker crumbs
- white granulated sugar
- unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- cream cheese, softened
- granulated sugar
- vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- large eggs
Glaze
- confectioners sugar
- vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- water or milk
Toppings
- candy eyes
- red m&m
- brown m&ms
- pretzel twists
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- small mixing bowl
- 9-inch springform pan
- large mixing bowl
- hand mixer
- knife
- medium-sized mixing bowl
- cake knife
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Assemble the crust
Step 1: In a small bowl, combine graham crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
Step 2: Press onto the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
Cheesecake Filling
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until blended.
Step 2: Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing at low speed after adding each egg just until combined.
Step 3: Pour mixture over crust.
Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for about 55 minutes. The center will be almost set.
Step 5: Run a knife around the rim of the pan and cool on the counter before removing the rim.
Step 6: Refrigerate cheesecake for 4 hours.
Step 6: Once the cheesecake is chilled, add the glaze and decorate.
Cheesecake Glaze
Step 1: In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar with vanilla bean paste and start with one tablespoon of milk or water, you want a very thick glaze that is still pourable but thick. Add more milk if needed.
Step 2: Pour the glaze on the cheesecake
Serving the cake
Step 1: Slice the cake into 8 slices but leave them together. Add antlers, eyes, a nose to each slice.
Storage
Store in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
I don't recommend adding the eyes and candy to your cheesecake until you are ready to serve it.
Freezer Tips: The reindeer cheesecake can be frozen. I recommend freezing it undecorated. Place on a baking sheet in the freezer for about ½ hour to get solid.
Then place in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, defrost in the fridge, about 4-5 hours and decorate. Then serve.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: To ensure a cheesecake is fully cooked give your cheesecake a light jiggle, if only the center moves slightly then your cheesecake is done.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Use your favorite crust. Shortbread or Oreo crusts would work well with this recipe.
Yes, cheesecake can be frozen up for up to three months, be sure to wrap your cheesecake tightly in plastic wrap.
If your cheesecake batter is lumpy that means that you didn't allow your ingredients to come to temperature. It is essential when making a cheesecake that your ingredients are at room temperature before you start.
Yes, you could skip the glaze if desired.
Variations
- The glaze recipe makes enough for a thin coating on the cake. If you want a thicker glaze, double the recipe.
- For a fun twist, add red-colored sugar sprinkles or crushed candy canes to the crust.
- Leave off the candy eyes, M&M's, and pretzels if you want a delicious plain cheesecake.
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Reindeer Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 Tablespoons granulated white sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 ) ounce packages, cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
Glaze
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1-2 Tablespoons whole milk
Toppings
- 16 candy eyes
- 1 red, M & M
- 7 brown, M & M
- 16 pretzels twist
Instructions
Cheesecake Filling
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- In a small bowl, combine graham crumbs, white sugar, and melted butter; press onto the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside
- Beat cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer until blended.
- Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing at low speed after each just until combined.
- Pour over crust.
- Bake 55 minutes until the center is almost set.
- Run a knife around the rim of the pan. Let the cake continue cooling a bit before removing rim.
- Refrigerate cheesecake at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once the cheesecake is chilled, add the glaze and decorate.
Make the glaze and decorate the cake
- Combine the powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste and start with one tablespoon of milk or water. You want a very thick glaze that is still pourable but thick.
- Pour the glaze on the cheesecake.
- Slice the cake into 8 slices but leave together. This will make it easy to add the antlers, etc.
- Add antlers, eyes, and a nose to each slice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- The glaze recipe makes enough for a thin coating on the cake. If you want a thicker glaze, double the recipe.
- For a fun twist, add red-colored sugar sprinkles or crushed candy canes to the crust.
- Leave off the candy eyes, M&M's, and pretzels if you want a delicious plain cheesecake.
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