Description
Indulgent no bake white chocolate cranberry cheesecake offers a creamy dessert with tangy cranberry swirls. Elegant holiday treats welcome guests with rich flavors and smooth textures you’ll savor to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Main Filling:
- 2 cups (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and blend with melted butter until uniformly moist, then firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan, creating an even base layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to solidify.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until silky and free of lumps, gradually incorporating powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and smoothly melted white chocolate until the mixture achieves a consistent, creamy texture.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a light and airy consistency without deflating the volume.
- Delicately sprinkle dried cranberries throughout the mixture, distributing them evenly for balanced flavor in each slice.
- Transfer the entire filling onto the chilled crust, using a spatula to spread smoothly and eliminate any air pockets, creating a perfectly level surface.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the dessert to set completely and develop a rich, creamy texture.
- Before serving, optionally decorate with fresh cranberries for an elegant and festive presentation that enhances the visual appeal of the dessert.
Notes
- Ensure graham crackers are finely crushed for a smooth, even crust that holds together perfectly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps and achieve a silky, creamy texture when mixing.
- Select high-quality white chocolate for a rich, luxurious flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Fold cranberries gently to distribute evenly without breaking or crushing them, maintaining their vibrant color and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg