Description
Sinfully smooth No Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake delivers pure holiday indulgence with luxurious cream cheese and tangy cranberry swirls. Elegant dessert perfection pairs creamy richness with festive charm, beckoning guests to savor each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate, melted
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (for topping)
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture that will form a sturdy foundation for the cheesecake.
- Press the cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a springform pan, ensuring a compact and level base that will support the creamy filling.
- Chill the prepared crust in the refrigerator for approximately 20 minutes to help it set and maintain its structure.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until it becomes extremely smooth and free of lumps, incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract to enhance its flavor profile.
- Carefully melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, allowing it to cool slightly before gently blending into the cream cheese mixture until completely integrated.
- Whip heavy cream separately until it reaches soft, billowy peaks, then delicately fold into the white chocolate cream cheese base to create a light, airy texture.
- Transfer the luxurious filling onto the chilled crust, using a spatula to spread it evenly and eliminate any potential air pockets.
- Smooth the surface of the cheesecake with gentle, deliberate strokes to create a pristine, professional appearance.
- Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for a minimum of 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow complete setting and flavor development.
- Just before serving, artfully drizzle cranberry sauce over the top and add optional decorative garnishes to elevate the visual appeal.
Notes
- Chill the crust thoroughly to create a firm, crisp base that won’t crumble when slicing the cheesecake.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Fold the whipped cream gently to maintain its airy texture and prevent deflating the mixture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg