Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of this Christmas Cheesecake, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy white chocolate mousse, and a tart cranberry jam topping. This stunning dessert is not only a visual delight but also a crowd-pleaser at any holiday gathering. Perfectly balanced, each bite offers a rich yet light experience that will leave your guests asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup cranberry jam
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and pour over cooled crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven, let it cool inside for an hour.
- Melt white chocolate chips and fold into whipped heavy cream until fluffy. Once cheesecake is cooled, spread cranberry jam on top and add white chocolate mousse layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg