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Christmas Cheesecake with Cranberry Mousse

Decadent Christmas Cheesecake with Cranberry Mousse Magic

Enjoy a show-stopping Christmas Cheesecake with Cranberry Mousse, a crowd-pleaser that captures the festive spirit.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Use crushed gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free option.
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melt before mixing.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar works as a great alternative.
Cranberry Jam
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Canned whole berry cranberry sauce can substitute.
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Lemon juice can be an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Feel free to use lemon zest for a different twist.
Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust according to your taste.
  • 4 large Eggs Add them one at a time.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for maximum quality.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitute with Greek yogurt if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour is a good substitute.
White Chocolate Mousse
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Chill before whipping.
  • 8 ounces White Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate.
Garnishing
  • 1 cup Sugared Cranberries They can be homemade or store-bought.
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Shavings Can replace with dark chocolate shavings.
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Optional creamy garnish.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Double boiler

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. Make the cranberry jam by simmering cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and zest for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese and sugar, then mixing in eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and flour. Pour over cooled crust.
  4. Add cranberry jam swirls to the cheesecake filling and bake in a water bath for 55-65 minutes until set around the edges.
  5. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Prepare the white chocolate mousse by melting chocolate with a little cream, then fold into whipped cream.
  7. Spread mousse over the chilled cheesecake and garnish with sugared cranberries and chocolate shavings. Add whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, refrigerate overnight and be careful not to overmix the filling.

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