Festive Christmas Cheesecake with Cranberry Jam & White Chocolate Mousse
Indulge in the spirit of the season with this Festive Christmas Cheesecake, layered with tart cranberry jam and luxurious white chocolate mousse. This rich, creamy dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings and will leave your guests enchanted. With a delightful graham cracker crust and elegant presentation, it’s a must-have centerpiece for your festive table. Elevate your celebrations and create lasting memories with every slice!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup cranberry jam
- 6 oz white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the base of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar, then incorporate sour cream and eggs one at a time.
- Pour half the filling over the crust, swirl in half of the cranberry jam, then top with remaining filling.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool in the oven for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Melt white chocolate; fold into whipped heavy cream to create mousse. Spread on top of cooled cheesecake and refrigerate again until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg