Description

Indulge in the festive spirit with this Christmas Cheesecake featuring layers of cranberry jam, white chocolate mousse, and a creamy cheesecake base. A delightful and visually stunning dessert for the holiday season.

Ingredients

For the crust:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the cranberry jam layer:

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
½ cup orange juice
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest

For the cheesecake layer:

24 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the white chocolate mousse:

6 oz white chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For garnish:

Sugared cranberries
White chocolate shavings
Whipped cream (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a pan and bake.
Make the cranberry jam layer: Simmer cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and zest until thickened.
Prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and flour. Pour over crust, add cranberry jam, swirl, and bake.
Create the white chocolate mousse: Melt white chocolate, beat cream with vanilla, fold in chocolate, and spread over chilled cheesecake.
Garnish and serve: Decorate with sugared cranberries and white chocolate shavings.

Notes

For sugared cranberries, toss in simple syrup and sugar, then dry.
This cheesecake tastes best when made 1–2 days ahead.