Description
Silky no-bake white chocolate cheesecakes with mulled wine fruit promise a festive dessert that effortlessly blends rich creaminess and seasonal spice. Guests will delight in each spoonful of this elegant winter treat that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) red wine
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen mixed berries
Crust and Sweeteners:
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker or digestive biscuit crumbs
- ½ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
Spices and Aromatics:
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine, even crumbs, ensuring a consistent texture that will form a solid foundation for the dessert.
- Mix the cracker crumbs with granulated sugar and melted butter, stirring until the mixture resembles wet sand and can hold its shape when pressed.
- Carefully distribute the crumb base into individual serving glasses, using the back of a spoon to compact the mixture firmly and create a smooth, level surface.
- Place the prepared glasses in the refrigerator to allow the base to set and chill while assembling the remaining components of the cheesecake.
Notes
- Adjust graham cracker crust texture by adding more melted butter if the mixture feels too dry, ensuring it compacts smoothly into the serving glasses.
- Switch to gluten-free graham crackers or use ground digestive biscuits for a celiac-friendly version of this dessert.
- Consider toasting the graham cracker crumbs briefly in a pan for a deeper, nuttier flavor profile that enhances the overall dessert complexity.
- Use a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup to press the crust evenly and create a compact, uniform base for the cheesecake layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg