Description
A delightful Christmas cranberry cheesecake featuring a creamy white chocolate mousse and a tart cranberry jam layer, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cranberry jam (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh cranberries and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the sour cream until smooth. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- While the cheesecake is chilling, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the melted white chocolate into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Once the cheesecake is chilled, spread the cranberry jam evenly over the top. Then, carefully spread the white chocolate mousse over the cranberry layer.
- Chill the cheesecake for an additional 1-2 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh cranberries and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies on top of the mousse before serving.
- Substitute the cranberry jam with raspberry or strawberry jam for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg