No Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the festive flavors of this No Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake. Featuring a smooth white chocolate filling, tart cranberry topping, and a buttery graham cracker crust, this recipe is a perfect dessert for holidays or special occasions. No baking required, making it a hassle-free treat everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for cranberry topping)
- Total Time: 35 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 12 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Cranberry Topping:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Make the Filling:
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in melted white chocolate and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust. Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or until firm.
- Prepare Cranberry Topping:
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until cranberries burst and sauce thickens (about 10 minutes). Let cool.
- Spread cranberry topping over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Cheesecake can be made 1-2 days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with additional white chocolate shavings or fresh cranberries for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg