When I see the results from this White Cheesecake recipe, it makes me think of the song below. Although I don’t “love” snow, I know it is inevitable every year since we live in New York state. Some would say ‘why don’t you move?’ I say because my family is more important than the snow and cold we get each year and they are mostly here.
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Sleighbells ring, Are you listening, In the lane, Snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight, Walking in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird, He sings a love song, As we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow, we can build a snowman, Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He’ll say: Are you married? We’ll say: No man, But you can do the job When you’re in town
Later on, We’ll conspire, As we dream by the fire, To face unafraid, The plans that we’ve made
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow, we can build a snowman And pretend that he’s a circus clown
We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman Until the other kiddies knock him down
When it snows Ain’t it thrilling Though your nose gets a chilling
We’ll frolic and play The Eskimo way Walking in a winter wonderland…..“Winter Wonderland” is a song written in 1934 by Felix Bernard and lyricist Richard Bernhard Smith. Due to its seasonal theme, it is often regarded as a Christmas song in the Northern Hemisphere. Since its original recording by Richard Himber, it has been covered by over 200 different artists.
Winter Wonderland White Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- ¾ C graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ tbsp sugar
- ¼ C unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
- 2 – 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ C sugar
- ½ C sour cream
- ¾ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
Sugared Cranberries Ingredients
- 2 C fresh Cranberries
- 1 C sugar
- 1 C water
- ¾ C sugar to roll cranberries in
Fresh Whipped Cream Ingredients
- 1 C heavy whipping cream
- ½ C powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large piping bag with a star tip
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Using a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until combined.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop the crust into the cupcake liners.
- Using a flat bottomed round cup, press the cup into the crust to make a firm crust.
- Set aside.
Cheesecake Filling Instructions:
- Using a hand mixer, beat together the sugar and cream cheese until combined and smooth.
- Beat in the sour cream, vanilla, and salt until combined.
- Beat in 1 egg at a time until combined.
- Scoop 2 ½ tbsp of the cheesecake mixture into the crust.
- Bake in the oven for 17-22 minutes or until the edges are firm and a really light golden brown starts to form.
- Allow the cheesecakes to cool for a few hours in the fridge.
Cranberry Instructions:
- Using a small pot, combine the 1 C sugar and 1 C water and bring to a slow simmer, whisking until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Carefully pour the cranberries into the sugared water mixture and completely coat the cranberries.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries from the water and place them onto a cookie sheet.
- Allow sitting for 15 minutes.
- Pour the ¾ C of sugar into a bowl.
- Spoon a few of the cranberries at a time into the sugar.
- Toss the cranberries into the sugar completely coating them.
- Remove from the sugar and place into a bowl.
Fresh Whipped Cream Instructions:
- Using a medium bowl, beat together all ingredients until stiff peaks form.
- Scoop into the piping bag.
- Pipe dollops on top of the cheesecakes.
- Carefully place a few of the sugared cranberries on top.
- Enjoy!
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