Cranberry Cheesecake Mousse (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup granulated white sugar.
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16 oz fresh cranberries.
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1½ cups crushed graham crackers.
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¼ cup packed brown sugar.
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5 Tbsp melted butter.
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1 tsp vanilla flavoring.
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1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract.
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24 oz softened cream cheese.
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½ cup granulated white sugar.
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2 Tbsp sour cream.
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¾ cup whipping cream (heavy).
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2 large eggs.
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2 Tbsp cornstarch.
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1 scraped vanilla bean.
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8 oz cream cheese (softened).
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8 oz whipped topping such as COOL Whip.
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8 oz white chocolate baking bars (2 bars of 4 oz each).
# Instructions:
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Blend together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Stir thoroughly until everything sticks together. Press the mix into a pan, covering the bottom and part of the sides evenly.
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Heat the cranberries, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar. Cook until the cranberries break open and the texture turns into a jam.
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Lay half of the cranberry jam on top of the prepared crust.
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Using medium to high speed, beat sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Toss in sour cream, eggs, cornstarch, whipping cream, vanilla bean seeds, and vanilla extract. Keep mixing until everything is combined thoroughly.
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Add the creamy mixture onto the base layered with cranberry jam. Bake it (around 325°F usually) for 50-60 minutes, or until the outside sets but the middle slightly jiggles.
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Allow the cheesecake to cool down. Cover it with the remaining cranberry jam. Wrap it up with plastic wrap and chill it for a minimum of 4 hours in the fridge.
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Break the white chocolate bars and melt them as directed. Beat softened cream cheese for a few minutes. Gradually add melted chocolate while continuing to mix. Gently fold the whipped topping into the creamy mixture.
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Spoon the mousse over the cold cheesecake. Save a bit for decorating, using a frosting tip if you’d like.
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For candied cranberries, sprinkle them on top of the mousse. This part's totally up to you!
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To make homemade candied cranberries, follow an additional method. While they take time, they’re great for snacking aside from decorating desserts.
# Notes:
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Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for a few hours before serving it up.
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Extra mousse can be piped on top to make it fancy.
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Candied cranberries are a nice extra, but skip them if you're short on time.