Christmas Cheesecake (White Chocolate & Cranberry) Festive Elegance: Delight in the Holiday Flavors of Christmas Cheesecake

 

Christmas Cheesecake (White Chocolate & Cranberry)

Festive Elegance: Delight in the Holiday Flavors of Christmas Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

- 2 tablespoons sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 4 large eggs

- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted

- 1 cup dried cranberries

For the White Chocolate Ganache:

- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

- 1/4 cup heavy cream

For Garnish:

- Fresh cranberries

- Rosemary sprigs

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar for the crust. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. Fold in the melted white chocolate and dried cranberries.

6. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the pan.

7. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.

8. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

9. For the white chocolate ganache, heat white chocolate chips and heavy cream until smooth. Drizzle over the chilled cheesecake.

10. Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs before serving.

Delight in the holiday flavors of Christmas Cheesecake (White Chocolate & Cranberry) - a festive elegance that adds a touch of magic to your celebrations.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 55-60 minutes | Chilling Time: 4 hours or overnight | Total Time: 5 hours and 20 minutes

Servings: 12