The Holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to find the perfect yummy dessert for your friends and family to enjoy. But don’t panic we’ve got the best delicious pastry for you. The New York style Christmas cheesecake will give you the holiday spirit you’re looking for!

INGREDIENTS

1-1/4 cups crushed chocolate wafers

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, melted

FILLING:

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

3 tablespoons sour cream

1/3 cup sugar

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1 teaspoon lemon juice

TOPPING:

2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream

5 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Assorted candies and chocolate syrup

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, walnuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of an ungreased 10-in. springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Combine milk and lemon juice; add to cream cheese mixture just until blended.
3. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set.
4. Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake 10 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with candies and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.

Be sure to make your Holidays sweet and try out this recipe at home, enjoy!