Description
A delightful Christmas cheesecake topped with cranberry jam and white chocolate mousse, perfect for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cranberry jam
- 1 cup white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla and sour cream.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Let the cheesecake cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in melted white chocolate.
- Spread the white chocolate mousse over the chilled cheesecake.
- Top with cranberry jam before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- For a firmer cheesecake, bake a little longer.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg