Snickerdoodle Cheesecake- THM S

This Snickerdoodle Cheesecake is nothing short of holiday bliss! As a THM S, you will want to make this delicious cinnamon recipe year round!

This recipe is definitely a family favorite! My sister’s favorite cookie is the snickerdoodle and for years she has made them multiple times during the Christmas season and on other special occasions. They are crackled, chewy, cinnamon spiced, and so incredibly delicious! No Christmas season would be complete without them. Snickerdoodles have become a family tradition which is why I knew I had to make a recipe featuring these flavors in my 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Recipes. You can find where I feature this recipe on my Instagram page.

12 Days of Healthy Holiday Recipes Posts

1. Salty and Sweet Holiday Fudge
2. Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer
3. Cranberry Orange Turkey Salad
4. Simple Old-Fashioned Eggnog

Making Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

Making a cheesecake is takes a little bit of time to make, but is very simple if you break down the steps.

Step 1. Make the crust

This step is so easy. You simply mix together all of your crust ingredients with a fork, lightly press the mixture into a springform pan, and bake it for 7-8 minutes. You need to allow the crust to cool before continuing to the next step.

Step 2. Make the cheesecake layer

Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature for this next step. Otherwise your cheesecake will be lumpy. In a mixer with a beater attachment, you are going to whip together all of the cheesecake ingredients until you have a nice and smooth consistency. Pour the batter over the pre-baked crust.

Step 3. Make the cinnamon snickerdoodle topping

In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon snickerdoodle topping ingredients. Top the cheesecake with half of the mixture, reserving the rest for after baking.

Step 3. Baking the Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

Bake the cheesecake for 50 minutes. During baking, I recommend place a baking pan of water directly underneath the cheesecake to prevent cracking on top, however this is optional. Your cheesecake will taste the same either way. The cheesecake is done when the center no longer vigorously jiggles when gently shaken.

Step 4. Sprinkle and Slice

Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon snickerdoodle topping on top of the cheesecake. Slice it and enjoy!

Using a Springform Pan

When I decided to make my first cheesecake I had no idea what a springform pan was. Whatever it was I didn’t own one and I then wondered if it was entirely necessary to make a cheesecake. Well, for my friends who are baking a cheesecake for the first time and are asking these same questions, allow me to help you.

A springform pan is a pan used to make cheesecakes and, occasionally, other baked goods and dishes. It is a deep baking pan with a removable base. This allows the layers of the cheesecake to be exposed which makes for a lovely presentation. If you want to start baking cheesecake more often, I would recommend you invest in an inexpensive springform pan. However, you certainly do not need to have a springform pan to make a delicious cheesecake. The first time I made a cheesecake I used a deep dish pie plate and it worked well. Unfortunately, I tried this again with a different recipe and my pie plate was too small to hold all of the batter. Another good alternative would be to use a 9×13 or 7×11 baking dish and bake cheesecake bars. Simply press the crust in the bottom of the dish and prepare everything else as the recipe indicates.

Trim Healthy Mama S

This is a Trim Healthy Mama S recipe, which means it is low glycemic, full of healthy fats, and low in carbohydrates.

In this recipe I use the Trim Healthy Mama Brand Xylitol-Free Gentle Sweet Blend. I use their products on a daily basis and would highly recommend them. You can find those ingredients here.

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake- THM S Recipe