Christmas Yogurt Cheesecake

25 minutes

Difficulty

Serves 8

Bring gentle holiday charm to your table with this Christmas yogurt cheesecake. Its smooth, creamy layers and warmly spiced base invite everyone back for another slice.

Ingredients

  • For the Base:
  • 290g Speculoos cookies
  • 125g butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Cream:
  • 675g cream cheese
  • 300ml heavy cream
  • 300g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Decoration:
  • 250g white chocolate
  • 40g Christmas sprinkles
  • Instructions

  • Prepare the Base:
  • Crush the Speculoos cookies in a food processor until fine.
  • Transfer to a bowl and add the melted butter, icing sugar, and salt. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
  • Line a springform pan with parchment paper, making sure to cover the inside well.
  • Pour the cookie mixture into the pan and press lightly to create an even layer.
  • Place the pan in the freezer while you prepare the cream.
  • Prepare the Cream:
  • Whip the heavy cream until it forms firm peaks.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with the icing sugar for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the yogurt and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the mixture.
  • Reserve about 1 cup of this cream for decoration.
  • Pour the remaining cream over the frozen cookie base and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
  • Decorate:
  • Melt the white chocolate (optional for drizzling or shaving).
  • Transfer the reserved cream into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  • Pipe rosettes on top of the chilled cheesecake just before serving.
  • Finish with white chocolate decorations and Christmas sprinkles.
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