Cranberry-White-Chocolate Cheesecake Swirls
A stunning cheesecake combining rich, creamy layers with tart cranberry and sweet white chocolate swirls, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, then gradually add the remaining sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Melt white chocolate chips and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed to avoid overmixing.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter onto the crust, add half of the cranberry sauce, and swirl together. Pour the remaining batter and repeat the swirling process.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool to room temperature and chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours before serving.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients yield a smoother batter. Avoid overmixing when adding eggs for a fluffy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg