Description
Indulge in the festive delight of White Christmas Cranberry Cheesecake, a velvety dessert that perfectly balances creamy cheesecake with tart cranberries. This striking treat, set on a buttery graham cracker crust, is guaranteed to impress your holiday guests while creating sweet memories around the table. Simple yet sophisticated, this recipe is perfect for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually add granulated sugar and blend well.
- Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- For the topping, simmer cranberries with powdered sugar and cornstarch until thickened; cool.
- Spread cranberry topping over cooled cheesecake and chill for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg