White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake

This sweet White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake is a fantastic holiday dessert. To give this Christmas cheesecake a festive look, add swirls of whipped cream, candied cranberries, and thyme sprigs.

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• Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe
• Why You Will Love This Dessert
• Main Ingredients Needed
• How to Melt Chocolate
• How to Make a Cranberry Cheesecake
• Storage Recommendations
• Recipe Tips
• FAQs
• Other Simple Cheesecake Recipes
• Recipe

Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe

We love making cheesecake for every event or occasion, so of course, we couldn't wait to make a cranberry cheesecake for Christmas with our own little twist.

This white chocolate cranberry cheesecake is an excellent combination of two classic desserts. The creamy, smooth New York-style cheesecake has a delicious, tangy swirl of cranberry sauce.

It is the perfect cheesecake recipe to make for the holidays.

Why You Will Love This Dessert

This white chocolate cranberry cheesecake is the perfect combination of creamy and tart. The homemade cranberry sauce swirls give it a beautiful presentation.

Make your family and friends happy with this delicious holiday cheesecake. They will love how pretty it looks with sugared cranberries on top.

Have a busy holiday schedule? This cheesecake is easy to make ahead of time, so you have one less thing to worry about. Plus, it looks beautiful on any table setting.

Can't get enough cranberry treats? Then you won't want to miss this apple cranberry cake or these orange cranberry scones!

Main Ingredients Needed

Making a fantastic Christmas cheesecake with a few simple pantry ingredients is easy. The tangy cranberry sauce perfectly balances the smooth sweetness of the white chocolate cheesecake.

• Graham Cracker Crust: Graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter make the easiest cheesecake crust. We like using this graham cracker crust recipe for cheesecake.
• Cream Cheese: We like to use full-fat cream cheese. Make sure to set it out ahead of time.
• Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cheesecake filling.
• White Chocolate: For best results, use Baker's white chocolate bars that you melt in the microwave.
• Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce: You can use a 15-ounce can of cranberry sauce or this whole berry cranberry sauce.

How to Melt Chocolate

• Break the white chocolate bars into smaller pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl.
• Microwave for 30-45 seconds at 50% power. Repeat as needed.
• Stir after each interval because chocolate can melt on the inside and still hold its shape.

How to Make a Cranberry Cheesecake

This white chocolate cheesecake is easy to make, impressive-looking, and delicious. We have broken down the recipe into easy steps so anyone can make it.

Graham Cracker Crust

1. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
2. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

BRUCREW TIP: Line the springform pan with parchment paper before adding the crust for easier removal after baking.

Cheesecake Filling

1. Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and creamy.
2. Add the sour cream, flour, and vanilla and mix again.
3. Melt the white chocolate bars in a microwave-safe bowl. Spoon into the filling and mix again.
4. Add the eggs one at a time and mix until combined. Do not overmix the batter!

Assemble

1. Spoon half the white chocolate cheesecake filling onto the prepared graham cracker crust.
2. Drop spoonfuls of cranberry sauce on top of the filling. Use a knife to swirl it in gently.
3. Spoon the rest of the filling on top very gently. Spread out carefully.
4. Add the rest of the cranberry mixture and swirl again.

Bake and Cool

1. Place the cheesecake on the oven rack above the steam bath. Bake until the center of the cheesecake jiggles like Jello.
2. Remove and place on a wire rack. Run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake and pan to release it from the pan.
3. Cool for 1-2 hours, then refrigerate for 4-5 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
4. Serve slices with whipped cream and fresh cranberries rolled in sugar.

Storage Recommendations

Refrigerator - Keep the cheesecake in an airtight container for 4-5 days.

Freezer - You can freeze it whole or cut it up and freeze individual slices. Make sure the cheesecake has been refrigerated for at least 4 hours before freezing. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Use room temperature ingredients for best results when mixing the batter.
• Homemade cranberry sauce gives the best flavor to this holiday dessert. Canned works in a pinch, but once you try homemade, you will never return.
• Add orange zest to the cheesecake batter for a great flavor combo.
• Bake the cranberry cheesecake over a steam bath to help prevent cracks.
• Let the cheesecake cool on the counter for at least 1-2 hours before refrigerating it.
• Serve cheesecake slices with swirls of homemade whipped cream, candied cranberries, and rosemary sprigs.

FAQs

Other Simple Cheesecake Recipes

• Apple Crisp Cheesecake
• Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
• Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
• White Chocolate Cheesecake
• Funfetti Cheesecake
• Best Pumpkin Cheesecake

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