Christmas Cheesecake: The Indulgent Delight with Cranberry Jam
Celebrate the holiday season with this luscious Christmas Cheesecake topped with vibrant cranberry jam and sugared cranberries, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 graham cracker crust
- 3 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cranberry jam
- 1 cup sugared cranberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and mix until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top with cranberry jam and sugared cranberries just before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for improved flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Christmas, cheesecake, cranberry jam, dessert