Cranberry Cheesecake Mousse (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1½ cups crushed graham crackers.
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¼ cup packed brown sugar.
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5 tablespoons melted butter.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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16 ounces of cranberries, fresh.
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1 cup plain white sugar.
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½ tablespoon vanilla extract.
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24 ounces cream cheese, let it soften a bit.
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2 large eggs.
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2 tablespoons sour cream.
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¾ cup heavy cream, whipped.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
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½ cup granulated sugar.
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1 vanilla bean, scrape the insides.
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8 ounces of white chocolate bars for baking (2-4 ounce pieces).
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8 ounces softened cream cheese.
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8 ounces whipped topping, like store-bought COOL WHIP.
# Instructions:
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Blend together the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and a teaspoon of vanilla. Stir till it all sticks together. Flatten this evenly into the bottom of the pan, pressing it up halfway on the sides.
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Put the fresh cranberries, plain sugar, and a small amount of vanilla extract into a pot. Cook it till the berries burst, and the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency.
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Spoon half the cranberry jam across the prepared crust base.
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Whip your softened cream cheese with sugar till smooth and creamy. Blend in eggs, sour cream, cornstarch, whipped cream, and a bit of vanilla extract. Scrape out the seeds from the vanilla bean and throw them into the mix. Stir well till totally combined.
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Pour the cream cheese mixture over the jam layer on the crust. Bake at about 325°F for 50-60 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center will still jiggle a bit.
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Let your cheesecake cool completely. Then spread the leftover cranberry jam on top. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for no less than 4 hours.
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Break the white chocolate into chunks and gently melt it. Use a mixer to beat the cream cheese till it's creamy. Gradually mix in the melted chocolate, and when that's done, fold in the whipped topping until smooth.
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Spread the mousse across the chilled cheesecake. If you'd like, keep some mousse aside to decorate using a piping tool.
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Candied cranberries make a great garnish for the chocolate mousse layer if you decide to use them.
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Want to make candied cranberries? It takes a little time, but they're worth it for a special touch—and extra ones make a great snack.
# Notes:
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To serve, chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours.
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You can get fancy with a piping bag to decorate the mousse on top.
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Candied cranberries can add a fun look but aren’t required if you don’t have time.