Enjoy more of the very best no bake cheesecake recipes like No Bake Biscoff Cheesecake, No Bake Peppermint Bark Cheesecake and No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake. With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, there’s no better time to stock up on recipes like this No Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake! It’s easy to make, delicious, and always a huge hit at holiday gatherings. Let’s be real – on a crazy busy holiday, no one wants to fuss over one particular recipe while there are a million other things going on. That’s why I LOVE a good no bake cheesecake recipe! It’s as stress-free as it can be. This no bake cheesecake with cranberry sauce is a real winner. I’ve made it for several holidays and every time it disappears even quicker than the pumpkin pie. Yes, really!
Why we love this No Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake:
No Bake: Nothing beats a no bake cheesecake! You get all of the cheesecake goodness you love with none of the stress. Festive: A thick layer of cranberry sauce sits atop the cheesecake. To me, it practically screams Thanksgiving and Christmas! Sweet and Tart: The tart cranberries are balanced beautifully by the sweet white chocolate no bake cheesecake.
No Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake Ingredients:
Graham Crumbs: I like to crush them finely (or buy them crushed in a bag) so there are no large pieces left. White Chocolate: Any brand will do the trick, so just use your favorite! Try not to use chocolate chips as they are designed not to melt smoothly. Melted Butter: I prefer using unsalted butter to avoid a salty crust. Cream: Do NOT try to substitute the heavy cream with any other dairy! It will not whip fully. Cornstarch: This is what makes the cranberry sauce nice and thick. Vanilla: I always try to use pure vanilla extract (not imitation) when possible. Cranberries: They can be fresh or frozen, either is just fine. Cream Cheese: For the best thick and creamy consistency, be sure to use regular cream cheese – not low fat! Sugars: You’ll need BOTH powdered sugar (for the no bake cheesecake) and white granulated sugar (for the cranberry sauce).
How to make No Bake White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake
Take a quick look at just how easy this no bake cranberry cheesecake recipe is! For more information on the entire process, just scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Line a springform pan with parchment paper. Whisk together the graham crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the pan.
Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and keep beating until smooth. Add the melted white chocolate and beat until combined.
Beat the remaining 1 cup cream until peaks form. Add to the cream cheese and fold in with a spatula until combined. Spread into prepared crust and refrigerate.
Make the cranberry sauce. Spread the cranberry sauce all over the cheesecake and refrigerate.
Variations and Substitutions
Change the crust: Get creative and swap the graham cracker crumbs with crushed cookies like Biscoff or gingersnaps! Chocolate baking crumbs also work well. Make it chocolatey: This recipe is based on my No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake, so feel free to switch the white chocolate for milk or dark chocolate if preferred. Swap the berries: If you’re feeling summery, you can swap the cranberries with strawberries, blueberries, or any other berry you like best. Just note that those berries may release more juices, so you’ll want to increase the amount of the cornstarch slurry.
How to store No Bake Cheesecake
You can store this no bake cranberry cheesecake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days (if it will last that long!). The crust may get softer as it sits, but it will still be incredible.
Can I freeze leftover cheesecake?
Yes! In fact, I often like to slice my no bake cheesecakes when they’re half-thawed so the slices are cleaner. Just note that the crust may soften a little bit once frozen. In an airtight container in the freezer, this no bake cheesecake will keep for up to 3 months.
More cranberry dessert recipes you’ll love!
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies — perfectly chewy! Cranberry Bliss Bars — a Christmas favorite. Cranberry White Chocolate Fudge — back again with one of my favorite Christmas flavor combos. Orange Cranberry Bread — a festive breakfast or dessert!
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