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White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake

This cheesecake combines creamy white chocolate with tart cranberries, offering a delightful contrast. It’s simple to make and perfect for festive gatherings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 26 OREO cookies
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
  • 32 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 4 ounces white chocolate (melted)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries (sweetened or unsweetened)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 4 ounces white chocolate (for ganache)
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (divided)
  • ½ cup water
  • 12 ounces cranberries (fresh)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a springform pan.
  • In a food processor, pulse OREO cookies into crumbs and mix with melted butter.
  • Press cookie mixture into the bottom of the springform pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add sugar, corn starch, and vanilla; mix well.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, do not overmix.
  • Fold in melted white chocolate, dried cranberries, and orange zest.
  • Pour filling over crust and bake for 45-55 minutes.
  • Cool cheesecake in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  • Prepare ganache by microwaving white chocolate and heavy cream.
  • Pour ganache over the cooled cheesecake and spread evenly.
  • Make sugared cranberries for garnish.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
Avoid overmixing eggs to prevent cracks during baking.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 18
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 90