White Chocolate and Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake

Name: White Chocolate and Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup butter; 1 ⅓ cups chocolate wafer crumbs; ¼ cup sugar; 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen); ¾ cup sugar, divided; ½ cup orange juice, divided; 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped; 1 (7 g) envelope unflavored gelatin; 1 lb cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind (optional); 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

⅓ cup butter
1 ⅓ cups chocolate wafer crumbs
¼ cup sugar
2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
¾ cup sugar, divided
½ cup orange juice, divided
6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1 (7 g) envelope unflavored gelatin
1 lb cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup whipping cream

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
To make crust, melt butter, stir in crumbs and sugar.
3
Press on bottom and partway up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
4
Bake 8-10 minutes.
5
To make filling, place cranberries, 1/4 cup each of the sugar and orange juice in a saucepan.
6
Cover, bring to a boil, stir frequently and crush cranberries.
7
Reduce heat; simmer and stir frequently until a thick puree forms.
8
Cool.
9
Melt chocolate in a saucepan or double boiler; set aside.
10
Sprinkle gelatin over remaining orange juice; let stand for 5 minute or until softened.
11
Heat for 1 min or until gelatin dissolves; set aside.
12
Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.
13
Beat in remaining sugar, orange peel, vanilla, chocolate and gelatin; set aside.
14
Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form.
15
Stir 1/4 of the whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
16
Fold in remaining whipped cream.
17
Spoon half of the cream mixture onto crust.
18
Spoon 1/2 of the cranberry puree onto cream cheese.
19
Top with remaining cream cheese and puree.
20
Using a knife, swirl cranberries through cheesecake.
21
Refrigerate until set.

1614

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup butter, 1 ⅓ cups chocolate wafer crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen), and more.

Yes, White Chocolate and Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!