Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Christmas with this exquisite cheesecake. Velvety white chocolate mousse swirled with tangy cranberry jam creates a harmonious blend of sweet and tart, making it a perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings. This showstopper not only tantalizes the taste buds but also dazzles the eyes, making it an unforgettable addition to your festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup cranberry jam
- 1 cup whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until sandy. Press mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar until well mixed.
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments; let cool slightly before adding to cream cheese mixture.
- Fold sour cream into the mixture until combined, then gently swirl in cranberry jam for marbling.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and chill for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and additional cranberry jam if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in cinnamon with the crust or substituting cranberry jam with other fruit jams. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to avoid lumps in your cheesecake.