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Festive Cranberry Jam Cheesecake

A festive holiday dessert with tangy cranberry jam, creamy cheesecake, and luscious white chocolate mousse. Perfect for any celebration.

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Updated on Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:56:13 GMT
Festive Cranberry Jam Cheesecake
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This Christmas Cranberry Jam Cheesecake combines the rich flavors of vanilla bean cheesecake, tangy cranberry jam, and smooth white chocolate mousse to create a stunning holiday dessert that's perfect for your festive celebrations.

INGREDIENTS

  • For the Cranberry Jam:
    • 16 oz fresh cranberries
    • 1 cup white granulated sugar
    • ½ Tbsp vanilla extract
  • For the Crust:
    • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 5 Tbsp butter, melted
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Cheesecake Filling:
    • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
    • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
    • 2 Tbsp sour cream
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 Tbsp corn starch
    • ½ cup white granulated sugar
    • 1 vanilla bean
  • For the White Chocolate Mousse:
    • 8 oz baking white chocolate bars (2-4 oz bars)
    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • 8 oz whipped topping
  • For the Candied Cranberries (Optional):
    • 8 oz fresh cranberries
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • 1 ½ cups sugar
    • ½ cup sugar or super fine sugar for coating

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the Crust:
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes and cool completely.
Make the Cranberry Jam:
Combine cranberries, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes until thickened. Cool completely and spread half over the crust.
Prepare the Cheesecake:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, sour cream, and eggs. Mix in cornstarch and heavy cream. Add vanilla bean seeds. Pour over cranberry layer and bake in a water bath at 325°F for 70-75 minutes.
Add Remaining Layers:
Once cooled, spread remaining cranberry jam over cheesecake. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
Make White Chocolate Mousse:
Melt white chocolate, beat with cream cheese, and fold in whipped topping. Spread over cranberry layer.
Optional Candied Cranberries:
Combine water and sugar, add cranberries, refrigerate overnight. Coat in sugar before decorating.

Serving and Storage Tips

  • Serve the cheesecake chilled for the best texture and flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe clean between cuts.
  • Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

VARIATIONS

  • Try different crust options like chocolate graham crackers or gingersnaps.
  • Add orange zest to the cranberry jam for a citrus twist.
  • Substitute the candied cranberries with white chocolate shavings or festive sprinkles.
  • For a lighter version, use light cream cheese and reduced-fat whipped topping.

Delectable Chewy Gingerbread Bars

Create a memorable holiday dessert with this recipe for Cranberry Jam Cheesecake, featuring layers of tangy jam, smooth cheesecake filling, and a luscious white chocolate mousse topping.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
60 Minutes
Total Time
80 Minutes
By: Meryem

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (1 cheesecake)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 16 oz fresh cranberries.
02 1 cup white granulated sugar.
03 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract.
04 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs.
05 ¼ cup brown sugar.
06 5 Tbsp butter, melted.
07 1 tsp vanilla extract.
08 24 oz cream cheese, softened.
09 ¾ cup heavy whipping cream.
10 2 Tbsp sour cream.
11 2 eggs.
12 1 tsp vanilla extract.
13 2 Tbsp corn starch.
14 ½ cup white granulated sugar.
15 1 vanilla bean.
16 8 oz baking white chocolate bars (2-4 oz bars).
17 8 oz cream cheese, softened.
18 8 oz whipped topping (like COOL Whip).

Instructions

Step 01

Mix the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir very well until all ingredients are incorporated. Press the graham cracker mixture into the pan, evenly covering the bottom and about halfway up the sides.

Step 02

Combine the fresh cranberries, white granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Cook the mixture until the cranberries pop and the jam thickens.

Step 03

Spread half of the cranberry jam over the crust.

Step 04

Beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium-high speed until smooth. Add the heavy whipping cream, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and corn starch. Mix well. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add them to the mixture. Mix until combined.

Step 05

Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and the layer of cranberry jam. Bake according to your oven's specifications for cheesecakes (typically around 325°F for about 50-60 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly).

Step 06

Let the cheesecake cool completely. Spread the remaining cranberry jam over the top of the cheesecake. Cover the pan with saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Step 07

Break up the white chocolate bars and melt them according to the package instructions. Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer for a couple of minutes. Drizzle in the melted white chocolate while continuing to beat the cream cheese. Mix well. Fold in the whipped topping gently until all combined.

Step 08

Spread the white chocolate mousse over the top of the chilled cheesecake. You can separate the mousse into two batches and use one batch to decorate with a frosting tip.

Step 09

If using candied cranberries, spread them on top of the white chocolate mousse.

Step 10

To make candied cranberries, you can follow these steps, though they are optional: This process takes some time, but if you love candied cranberries, it is worth it. You can make a double batch and use some for the cheesecake and the rest to snack on.

Notes

  1. This cheesecake can be refrigerated for at least 4 hours before serving.
  2. You can decorate the top with additional white chocolate mousse using a frosting tip for a more elaborate look.
  3. Candied cranberries add a nice touch but are optional due to the time required to make them.

Tools You'll Need

  • Pan.
  • Electric mixer.
  • Saran wrap.
  • Spatula.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 450
  • Total Fat: 28 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
  • Protein: 6 g