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a chestnut cheesecake on a cake stand in a wide horizontal shot, dusting of powdered sugar over a smooth creamy top with candied chestnuts, one slice removed, on an elegant holiday table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Chestnut Cheesecake Splendor

A creamy cheesecakes featuring sweet chestnut puree and vanilla.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sweet chestnut puree
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F and press the crust into a springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then blend in the chestnut puree.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the cream and vanilla.
  4. Pour over the crust and bake 65-70 minutes until just set in the center.
  5. Cool slowly in the oven with the door cracked.
  6. Chill at least 6 hours, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

A few candied chestnuts on top make it feel extra special.