Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake featuring a delightful combination of tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense cranberry flavor, consider adding a cranberry sauce layer on top.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- White chocolate can be substituted with dark chocolate for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg