Christmas Cranberry Cheesecake
Immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit, with our Cranberry Cheesecake. This masterpiece combines the richness of cream cheese with the burst of fresh cranberries creating a perfect symphony of flavors. Indulge in each slice savoring the buttery graham cracker crust, the creamy cheesecake layer and the delectable cranberry topping. Not is this cheesecake a feast, for your taste buds. It also captures the joy and warmth of the holiday season in every bite. Whether you're hosting a family gathering or enjoying a Christmas Eve this cheesecake is guaranteed to amaze and bring delight becoming a part of your holiday traditions.
16 Servings
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 package plus 2 full strips regular graham crackers
- ¼ c butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese at room temperature Philadelphia ONLY, please see note below
- ¼ c cornstarch
- 1 ¼ c sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 8 ounces white chocolate melted*
- ½ c plus 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Cranberry Sauce:
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 4 tbsp sugar
- ¾ c water
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Before you begin make sure the cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9" springform pan by greasing it with butter and wrapping the outside with foil.
- Start by making the sauce: In a bowl mix together water, lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch. In a pan combine cranberries, 4 tablespoons of sugar and the cornstarch mixture. Cook over heat until thickened (usually takes around 2 to 5 minutes) then let it cool.
- Now it's time to prepare the cheesecake filling: Blend 24 ounces of cream cheese with ¼ cup of cornstarch and ¼ cup of sugar until smooth. Add in 1 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Then add the eggs one at a time. Stir in melted chocolate (8 ounces) along with half a cup plus one tablespoon of cream.
- Assemble your cheesecake: Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter (¼ cup). Press this mixture into the bottom of the pan. Pour the cheesecake filling over this crust.
- Spoon dollops of sauce on top of the cheesecake filling. Gently swirl it using a knife to create an attractive pattern.
- To ensure baking place your springform pan inside another pan filled halfway with water.
- Bake your cheesecake, for 70 to 80 minutes until it is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow your cheesecake to cool at room temperature before refrigerating it for three hours or overnight to ensure that it sets properly.
- Finally indulge yourself in this flavorful Christmas Cranberry Cheesecake!
- Enjoy creating this dessert to share with family and friends during the holiday season!
Notes
To make our Christmas Cranberry Cheesecake gluten-free you just need to make a substitution! Instead of using graham crackers, for the crust opt for your preferred gluten-free graham cracker alternative. You can find a range of gluten-free options, in stores that closely replicate the texture and flavor of traditional graham crackers. Just be sure to check the labels to avoid any sources of gluten.