Description
Creamy no bake white chocolate cranberry cheesecake delights dessert enthusiasts with its elegant blend of tangy and sweet flavors. Cool slices offer silky smooth textures and festive cranberry accents you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 cups (240 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup (30 g) white chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Construct a buttery foundation by combining graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly into the base of a springform pan to create a compact crust.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to solidify its structure and prevent crumbling.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and gently fold in melted white chocolate, ensuring smooth integration without overmixing.
- Carefully fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light and airy filling with delicate peaks.
- Gently spread the creamy filling across the chilled crust, using a spatula to create an even, smooth surface.
- Delicately drizzle cranberry sauce over the cheesecake, creating an elegant marbled effect with gentle swirling motions.
- Optional: Sprinkle delicate white chocolate shavings across the top for an extra touch of decadence.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing it to set completely and develop rich, complex flavors.
- When ready to serve, slice with a clean, warm knife and plate the luxurious dessert.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly.
- Melt white chocolate carefully using double boiler or microwave in short bursts to prevent burning and maintain silky texture.
- Use fresh or homemade cranberry sauce for brighter, more vibrant flavor compared to store-bought versions.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream and vegan cream cheese for gluten-free and plant-based dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg