Description
Indulgent no-bake white chocolate cheesecakes merge creamy elegance with festive mulled wine fruit. Delicate dessert layers promise a luxurious holiday experience that delights senses and celebrates seasonal flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150 grams) graham cracker or digestive biscuit crumbs
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Topping and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) red wine
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh or frozen mixed berries
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine, uniform crumbs, ensuring no large chunks remain for a smooth base texture.
- Mix cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed.
- Distribute the crumb mixture evenly across serving glasses, using the back of a spoon to compact the base firmly and create a solid foundation.
- Chill the prepared bases in the refrigerator while assembling the remaining cheesecake components to help set the crumb layer.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature to ensure a silky, lump-free filling consistency.
- Melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth texture.
- Whip heavy cream until it forms soft peaks, creating a light and airy base for the cheesecake filling.
- Gently fold the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese, maintaining the mixture’s voluminous texture.
- Carefully incorporate the whipped cream into the white chocolate-cream cheese blend, using a folding motion to preserve the airiness.
- Pour the creamy filling over the chilled crumb bases, smoothing the top with a spatula for an elegant finish.
- Simmer mixed berries with mulled wine spices, creating a vibrant, aromatic compote for topping.
- Refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least two hours to allow the filling to set completely and develop rich flavors.
- Before serving, spoon the cooled mulled wine fruit compote over each cheesecake, adding a dramatic and flavorful garnish.
Notes
- Crush graham crackers thoroughly to create a uniform, compact base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and a silky cheesecake texture.
- Chill glasses beforehand to help the base set quickly and maintain its structured shape.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with almond or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg