Description
Christmas Cheesecake with Cranberry Jam and White Chocolate Mousse is the perfect holiday dessert, combining rich, creamy cheesecake with a luscious white chocolate layer and a tart cranberry topping. This show-stopping treat is not only visually stunning but also delivers an unforgettable flavor experience that will leave your friends and family asking for seconds. Ideal for festive gatherings, this cheesecake will quickly become a cherished tradition at your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup cranberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Gradually mix in sour cream and sugar until fully combined.
- Melt white chocolate chips and allow them to cool slightly before folding into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer half of the cream cheese filling over the crust, followed by half of the cranberry jam. Pour the remaining filling on top, finishing with more cranberry jam.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve with an extra drizzle of cranberry jam if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg