Best 9 Cheesecake With Cranberry Glaze And Sugared Cranberries Recipes

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If you're looking for a stunning and delicious dessert to impress your guests, look no further than cheesecake with cranberry glaze and sugared cranberries. This decadent treat is sure to be the star of any gathering, with its creamy cheesecake filling, tart cranberry glaze, and sparkling sugared cranberries. With a few simple steps, you can create this delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

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CHEESECAKE WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE AND SUGARED CRANBERRIES



Cheesecake with Cranberry Glaze and Sugared Cranberries image

Cranberries and orange are a natural pairing, and I wanted to combine them in a cheesecake fit for the Thanksgiving table. The cranberry glaze is a really beautiful color, and the sugared cranberries are the perfect topping. Most of the work is done the night before, so it's not even that hard to make.

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 9h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 22

10 digestive biscuits (such as McVitie's®)
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
3 large eggs
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 orange, zested
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup water
1 cup fresh cranberries
¼ cup white sugar
1 cup fresh cranberries
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 ½ teaspoons light corn syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper.
  • Crush biscuits into crumbs using a food processor. Stir crumbs, butter, confectioners' sugar, and salt together to make the crust. Press into the bottom of the pan. Rinse food processor and set aside for the cranberry glaze.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Let crust cool while making the filling.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until well combined, stopping to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Spoon batter over the crust.
  • Bake until the filling is set but still soft in the center, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool cheesecake to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • While the cheesecake is cooling, combine 1/3 cup sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a bowl and cool for 10 minutes. Add cranberries and stir to coat with syrup.
  • Refrigerate cheesecake and syrup-coated cranberries, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Drain the cranberries, then roll them in the sugar. Place the sugared cranberries on the prepared baking sheet and allow to dry, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • In the meantime, make the glaze. Combine cranberries, water, and sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer, crushing cranberries, until jammy, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Transfer to the food processor; add confectioners' sugar, orange juice, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt. Process until smooth.
  • Strain cranberry glaze through a fine-mesh sieve and discard solids. Pour over the cheesecake and smooth across the top with a small offset spatula. Garnish with sugared cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 368.9 mg, Sugar 40.2 g

CREAMY CHEESECAKE WITH CRANBERRY COMPOTE



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This cheesecake is a great make-ahead dessert. You can prepare the cranberry compote the night before and let it chill along with the cheesecake. The tartness of the cranberries is the perfect complement to the creamy richness of the cake.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 10h55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 18 whole crackers)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
Pinch fine salt
Three 11.5-ounce containers whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
One 16-ounce container sour cream, at room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3 cups frozen cranberries, thawed

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Brush a 10-inch springform pan with some of the melted butter. Stir together the remaining butter with the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and 1 inch up the side of the pan. Use the back of a measuring cup or a drinking glass to pack the crust firmly and evenly into the edges of the pan. Bake until browned, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool completely, then set the pan on top of a large sheet of aluminum foil and wrap the foil around the bottom of the pan and up the sides. Place the pan on a baking sheet.
  • For the filling: Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the sour cream, and mix until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the cream and vanilla extract, and mix until just combined. Beat in the eggs one at time, beating the mixture after the last egg until just combined (take care not to overmix or the cake will turn into a souffle).
  • Pour the filling in to the crust. Bake until the cheesecake is slightly golden and barely set in the middle when the pan is tapped, about 1 hour and 20 minutes (the cake might puff up slightly while in the oven, but that is okay; it will deflate as it cools). Turn off the oven, and leave the cake inside with the door shut for 1 hour. It will continue to set and color slightly in the oven.
  • Run a thin knife or spatula around the cake to release it from the sides (this also helps reduce cracks in the top of the cake as it chills). Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • For the cranberry compote: Stir the sugar, dried cranberries and 1 cup water together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then add the fresh cranberries. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the fresh cranberries have burst and the sauce is slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the compote to a heat-safe bowl and let it cool slightly before covering the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerating until it is completely chilled. The cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools. (This can be made up to one day in advance.)
  • For serving: Spread the cranberry compote in an even layer on top of the chilled cheesecake. The cheesecake will sink a bit in the center as it cools so it creates a perfect well for the cranberry compote. Run a thin knife or spatula between the cake and the sides again, then release the sides of the springform pan and remove the ring from the cheesecake base. Set the base on a cake platter, slice and serve.

CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE



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Every year when the cranberries are harvested, my family looks forward to eating this cheesecake. -Nairda Monroe, Webberville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups graham cracker or shortbread cookie crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
TOPPING:
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
5 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet. , In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 6 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and water. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until berries pop, about 12-15 minutes. Add lemon juice. Press cranberry mixture through a food mill into a small bowl; discard pulp and seeds. Set aside. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Spoon 1/4 cup topping over filling; cut through filling with a knife to swirl. Place springform pan in a larger pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake 55-65 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Pour remaining topping over cheesecake. Refrigerate cheesecake overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 35g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 174mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHEESECAKE TART WITH CRANBERRIES IN PORT GLAZE



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Categories     Berry     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cream Cheese     Cranberry     Port     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Crust
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
3 cups chilled whipping cream
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into pieces
1 cup chilled sour cream
6 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Cranberry topping
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 cup ruby Port
1 cup sugar
1 whole star anise*
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
2 2-inch strips orange peel
2 cups fresh cranberries or frozen, thawed

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend graham cracker crumbs and sugar in processor until combined. Gradually add butter and process until moist clumps form. Press crumbs onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of 10-inch-diameter springform pan with removable bottom. Bake until set, about 12 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool completely.
  • For filling:
  • Place 1/2 cup whipping cream in medium bowl; sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand 5 minutes. Combine 1 cup whipping cream and cream cheese in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk over medium-high heat until mixture is smooth and just beginning to simmer. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture; whisk to dissolve. Strain into large bowl. Let stand 45 minutes to cool.
  • Combine remaining 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in another large bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; reserve bean for another use. Using electric mixer, beat until mixture thickens and peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture in 3 additions. Transfer filling to prepared crust. Cover and chill until set, at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.
  • For cranberry topping:
  • Place 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Bring Port, sugar, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange peel to boil in heavy large saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Add cranberries and simmer mixture until cranberries begin to pop, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir some of hot cranberry liquid into gelatin mixture in small bowl to melt gelatin; stir gelatin mixture into cranberry mixture in saucepan. Transfer to medium bowl; refrigerate until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
  • Just before serving, remove pan sides to release tart. Cut cheesecake tart into wedges. Spoon cranberry mixture over each wedge and serve.
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CRANBERRY-GLAZED CINNAMON CHEESECAKE



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Topped with fresh cranberries, this showstopper party cheesecake is made with sour cream for a smooth and rich appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 6h5m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 eggs
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, divided
1-1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1 pkg. (12 oz.) fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325ºF.
  • Mix graham crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sour cream and cinnamon; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 50 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, mix 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and cornstarch; set aside. Cook cranberries, remaining brown sugar and lemon juice in saucepan on medium-high heat 7 min. or until berries soften and release their juices, stirring frequently. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 1 min. or until thickened. Cool. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Spoon cranberry glaze over cheesecake just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

CRANBERRY EGGNOG CHEESECAKE



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Beautiful, with red cranberries! Add a sprig of mint and you have a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach! From Carolina Country magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cranberry juice
1 1/2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 14 squares)
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup eggnog
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combining the first four ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.
  • Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Add flour and beat well.
  • Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.
  • Add eggnog and vanilla; beat just until blended.
  • Pour two-thirds of the filling over the crutst.
  • Top with half of the cranberry mixture (cover and chill remaining cranberry mixture).
  • Carefully spoon remaining filling on top.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until center is almost set.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove sides of pan.
  • Spoon remaining cranberry mixture over cheesecake.
  • Yield: 12 servings Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.9, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 165.4, Sodium 338.2, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 46, Protein 8.3

CREAMY CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE



Creamy Cranberry Cheesecake image

This creamy cheesecake is perfect for holiday desserts. The colorful topping is so good that I prepare it separately and use it as a cranberry side dish at Thanksgiving. -Mary Simonson, Kelso, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

9 whole cinnamon graham crackers, crushed
1 tablespoon plus 1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
3 large egg whites, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
TOPPING:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine the cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and remaining sugar until smooth. Add egg whites; beat on low just until combined. Stir in lemon juice and extracts. Pour into crust. , Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a larger baking pan. Add 1 in. hot water to larger pan. , Bake for 55-60 minutes or until center is just set. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Remove foil. Chill overnight. , In a small saucepan, combine the first five topping ingredients; bring to a boil. Add cranberries. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes. Stir in pecans; cool. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. , Spoon topping over cheesecake to within 1 in. of edges. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHEESECAKE WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE AND SUGARED CRANBERRIES



Cheesecake with Cranberry Glaze and Sugared Cranberries image

Cranberries and orange are a natural pairing, and I wanted to combine them in a cheesecake fit for the Thanksgiving table. The cranberry glaze is a really beautiful color, and the sugared cranberries are the perfect topping. Most of the work is done the night before, so it's not even that hard to make.

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 9h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 22

10 digestive biscuits (such as McVitie's®)
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
3 large eggs
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 orange, zested
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup water
1 cup fresh cranberries
¼ cup white sugar
1 cup fresh cranberries
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 ½ teaspoons light corn syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper.
  • Crush biscuits into crumbs using a food processor. Stir crumbs, butter, confectioners' sugar, and salt together to make the crust. Press into the bottom of the pan. Rinse food processor and set aside for the cranberry glaze.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Let crust cool while making the filling.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until well combined, stopping to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Spoon batter over the crust.
  • Bake until the filling is set but still soft in the center, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool cheesecake to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • While the cheesecake is cooling, combine 1/3 cup sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a bowl and cool for 10 minutes. Add cranberries and stir to coat with syrup.
  • Refrigerate cheesecake and syrup-coated cranberries, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Drain the syrup-coated cranberries, then roll them in the sugar. Place the sugared cranberries on the prepared baking sheet and allow to dry, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • In the meantime, make the glaze. Combine cranberries, water, and sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer, crushing cranberries, until jammy, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Transfer to the food processor; add confectioners' sugar, orange juice, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt. Process until smooth.
  • Strain cranberry glaze through a fine-mesh sieve and discard solids. Pour over the cheesecake and smooth across the top with a small offset spatula. Garnish with sugared cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 368.9 mg, Sugar 40.2 g

CRANBERRY-GLAZED WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE



Cranberry-Glazed White Chocolate Cheesecake image

Categories     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Cream Cheese     Cranberry     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

For crust
5 1/2 ounces shortbread cookies
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
For filling
8 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), finely chopped
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
6 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
4 large eggs
For topping
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
3 cups fresh cranberries (one 12-ounce package)
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Finely grind shortbread cookies and toasted hazelnuts in processor. Add melted unsalted butter and process until moist clumps form. Press crumb mixture onto bottom of prepared springform pan. Bake until crust is pale golden, about 8 minutes. Cool completely. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Make filling:
  • In top of double boiler set over barely simmering water, stir white chocolate until melted. Remove pan from over water.
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended and smooth. Add sour cream and Frangelico and beat until well blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in melted white chocolate.
  • Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake cake until top is golden and puffed and center is set, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool in pan on rack (cake will fall in center). Refrigerate until cold.
  • Make topping:
  • Dissolve 1 teaspoon cornstarch in 1 teaspoon Frangelico in small bowl; set aside. Combine 1 cup cranberries, 1 cup sugar and 3/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture boils, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups cranberries, grated lemon peel and cornstarch mixture. Simmer until cranberries just begin to pop and mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until mixture gels. (Cheesecake and cranberry topping can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
  • Run small sharp knife around sides of springform pan to loosen cake. Remove pan sides. Smooth sides of cheesecake with knife. Transfer cheesecake to platter. Transfer cranberries to strainer and drain well, reserving any syrup. Spoon cranberries evenly atop cheesecake. Cut cheesecake into wedges and serve, passing any reserved cranberry syrup separately.

Tips:

  • For a smoother cheesecake, use a food processor to blend the cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9-inch pie plate. Just trim the edges of the graham cracker crust to fit the plate.
  • To prevent the cheesecake from cracking, bake it in a water bath. Place the springform pan inside a larger roasting pan filled with hot water.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before adding the cranberry glaze. This will help the glaze set properly.
  • To make the sugared cranberries, simply toss the cranberries in sugar and let them sit for a few minutes. You can then use them to decorate the cheesecake.

Conclusion:

Cheesecake with Cranberry Glaze and Sugared Cranberries is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy cheesecake is topped with a tart and tangy cranberry glaze, and the sugared cranberries add a touch of sweetness and crunch. This cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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