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Cranberry Jam and White Chocolate Mousse Bliss Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cranberry Jam and White Chocolate Mousse Bliss Cheesecake features a luscious combination of tart homemade cranberry jam layered with a smooth and creamy cheesecake base, crowned with a silky white chocolate mousse topping. Perfect for festive occasions or decadent dessert lovers, this recipe balances sweet, tangy, and creamy textures in an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

Cranberry Jam Ingredients

  • 16 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups sugar

Cheesecake Base

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.75 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 unit vanilla bean (seeds only)

White Chocolate Mousse

  • 8 oz baking white chocolate, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz whipped topping

Garnish

  • 8 oz fresh cranberries
  • 0.5 cup fine sugar (for candied cranberries)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Jam: In a saucepan, combine 16 oz fresh cranberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 0.5 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1.5 cups water, and 1.5 cups sugar. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens into a jam consistency. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs, 0.25 cup brown sugar, and 5 tablespoons melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated and hold together when pressed. Firmly press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form an even crust. Spread half of the cooled cranberry jam evenly over the crust.
  3. Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, beat 24 oz softened cream cheese with 0.5 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 0.75 cup heavy whipping cream. Scrape the seeds from 1 vanilla bean and add to the mixture. Mix until fully combined and creamy. Pour the filling gently over the cranberry jam layer in the pan.
  4. Bake the Cheesecake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Place the springform pan into a water bath (a larger pan filled with hot water reaching halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan) to ensure gentle, even baking. Bake for 70 to 75 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least four hours to chill thoroughly.
  5. Top with Jam and Prepare Mousse: Once chilled, spread the remaining half of the cranberry jam evenly over the top of the cheesecake. For the white chocolate mousse, melt 8 oz baking white chocolate and let it cool slightly. In a separate bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually fold in the melted white chocolate. Gently fold in 8 oz whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy. Spread the mousse evenly over the cranberry jam layer on the cheesecake.
  6. Decorate and Serve: Decorate the mousse layer with swirls using a spatula or piping bag and garnish with 8 oz fresh cranberries. Optionally, candy the cranberries by coating them in 0.5 cup fine sugar before decorating for added sweetness and texture. Serve chilled and enjoy this elegant and flavorful dessert.

Notes

  • The water bath helps prevent cracks in the cheesecake by providing gentle, even heat.
  • Ensure cream cheese is softened completely before mixing to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Use fresh, ripe cranberries for a vibrant color and best flavor in the jam.
  • Candied cranberries can be made ahead of time by rolling fresh cranberries in fine sugar after lightly brushing them with water or simple syrup.
  • Allow the cheesecake to chill thoroughly for the best texture and flavor development.

Find it online: https://emilysplate.com/cranberry-jam-and-white-chocolate-mousse-bliss-cheesecake-recipe/