Description
This delightful cheesecake features a rich layer of smooth cream cheese paired with a tangy cranberry mousse, making it a perfect holiday dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until sandy.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar and mix, followed by the eggs one at a time.
- Fold in the orange zest and pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles.
- Cool in the oven with the door cracked for an hour.
- Simmer cranberries and sugar with water until they burst into a sauce.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form and fold into the cranberry sauce.
- Spread the cranberry mousse over the cheesecake and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Top with fresh cranberries and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth blending. Let the cheesecake cool slowly to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cranberry mousse, holiday dessert, Christmas dessert