Description
A delightful cheesecake layered with tart cranberry jam and silky white chocolate mousse, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup cranberry jam
- 6 oz white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter, press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, mix, then add eggs one at a time.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Pour filling into the crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 60 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Cranberry Jam: Cook fresh cranberries, sugar, and water until thick. Cool before layering.
- Make the White Chocolate Mousse: Melt white chocolate, cool slightly, then fold into whipped cream.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Spread cranberry jam over the cheesecake, top with white chocolate mousse, and chill for another 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier twist. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesecake, Christmas dessert, holiday recipe, festive dessert, cranberry jam
