Description
Romantic Valentine’s Cranberry Cheesecake melts hearts with its luscious layers of creamy filling and tart berry swirls. Passionate bakers can craft this elegant dessert that whisks partners into a sweet celebration of love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional, for a festive touch)
Butter and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh cranberries
- Fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Craft a robust foundation for the dessert by pulverizing graham crackers and blending them with melted butter and granulated sugar. Press this mixture compactly into the base of a springform pan, creating a sturdy platform for the creamy layers.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky canvas by thoroughly beating until completely smooth and free of lumps. Incorporate cranberry sauce, introducing a vibrant crimson essence to the mixture.
- Elevate the filling’s texture by gradually integrating powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture achieves a luxurious, velvety consistency that promises decadent indulgence.
- Introduce delicate airiness by whipping heavy cream until it forms elegant, stiff peaks. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cranberry-infused base, maintaining the airy volume while creating a harmonious blend.
- Gently transfer the luscious filling onto the prepared crust, using a spatula to create a pristine, even surface that promises visual allure.
- Allow the cheesecake to set and develop its full flavor profile by refrigerating for a minimum of four hours, preferably overnight, enabling the ingredients to meld and solidify.
- Complete the presentation by adorning the chilled dessert with scattered fresh cranberries and delicate rosemary sprigs, transforming the cheesecake into a romantic culinary masterpiece perfect for Valentine’s celebration.
Notes
- Enhance crust texture by using a flat-bottomed glass to press graham cracker mixture evenly and firmly into the pan.
- Prevent cream cheese lumps by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Stabilize whipped cream by adding a tablespoon of powdered sugar during whipping for better structure and longer-lasting peaks.
- Create a low-sugar version by substituting powdered sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener and using sugar-free cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg