Description

This Cranberry White Chocolate Cheesecake is an elegant blend of creamy white chocolate and tangy cranberries. Baked to silky perfection in a water bath, it’s topped with a vibrant homemade cranberry sauce and offers a holiday-ready presentation that slices clean and serves beautifully.

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)

24 ounces cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 large eggs

8 ounces white chocolate, melted

2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen

1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)

1/4 cup orange juice

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a springform pan.

2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 3 tbsp sugar. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla. Mix well.

4. Melt white chocolate using a double boiler. Cool slightly and fold into the cream cheese mixture.

5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.

6. Pour filling over crust and place the springform pan into a roasting pan. Add hot water halfway up the sides.

7. Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is just set. Cool slowly and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

8. For topping, simmer cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar, orange juice, and zest until berries pop. Stir in cornstarch and cook until thickened.

9. Cool the sauce completely, then spread over the cheesecake before serving.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, always bring cream cheese and eggs to room temperature.

Use a high-quality white chocolate bar, not chips, for better melting and flavor.

Don’t skip the water bath—it prevents cracks and ensures even baking.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 430
Sugar: 34g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 110mg