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25 Gorgeous Holiday Desserts That Aren't Pie

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Christmas chocolate chip cheesecake

We said there wouldn't be pie, but that doesn't mean there can't be cheesecake! And this red-and-green M&M/sprinkle-covered wonder looks about right to us. Make a classic graham cracker crust, and top with a glorious mixture of cream cheese, Greek yogurt and chocolate chips. Then decorate with Christmas-colored sweets, and you've captured the spirit of Christmas in the creamiest, most convivial way.


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!