Description
Christmas Butterfinger Cheesecake is a festive and creamy dessert that melds the rich flavors of classic cheesecake with the delightful crunch of Butterfinger candy bars. Topped with extra Butterfinger pieces and nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is sure to be the centerpiece of any holiday gathering. Easy to prepare, it promises to impress your family and friends while ensuring you shine as the star at the dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 Butterfinger bars, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Gently fold in half of the chopped Butterfinger pieces into the filling mixture.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let cool with door slightly ajar for an hour before chilling in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight.
- Top with remaining Butterfinger pieces before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg