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Festive Christmas Cheesecake with Cranberry Jam & White Chocolate Mousse


  • Author: imrane
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and creamy cheesecake topped with tart cranberry jam and luscious white chocolate mousse, perfect for holiday celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup sugared cranberries
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 22 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 6 oz white chocolate
  • 1 cup white chocolate shavings
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 24 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and orange juice; cook until the cranberries burst.
  3. Make the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
  4. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Fold in sour cream and heavy whipping cream.
  7. Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool, then chill in the refrigerator.
  9. Prepare the white chocolate mousse by melting white chocolate and folding it into whipped cream.
  10. Top chilled cheesecake with cranberry jam and white chocolate mousse.
  11. Garnish with white chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months without the topping.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: cheesecake, holiday dessert, cranberry, white chocolate, festive