Description
A delightful cheesecake layered with rich cream cheese and topped with a tart cranberry mousse, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and sour cream until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Pour mixture into a springform pan lined with parchment. Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges set and center jiggles. Cool in the oven with door ajar for 1 hour.
- For cranberry mousse, in a saucepan, cook cranberries with a splash of water and sugar over medium heat until they burst. Cool and blend until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the cranberry puree.
- Spread the mousse over cooled cheesecake and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Remove from pan, garnish as desired, and serve.
Notes
Can be customized with toppings such as chocolate drizzle or chopped nuts. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, holiday, cranberries, cream cheese