Best 8 Creamy Cheesecake With Cranberry Compote Recipes

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Indulge yourself in a harmonious symphony of flavors with our curated collection of creamy cheesecake recipes topped with a luscious cranberry compote. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines the velvety smoothness of cheesecake with the tangy sweetness of cranberries. From classic to innovative flavor combinations, our selection of recipes caters to every palate. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this exquisite dessert that is perfect for any occasion, be it a special celebration or a cozy night in.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CREAMY CHEESECAKE



Creamy Cheesecake image

This cheesecake is creamier than most cheesecakes, and very easy to make. Use grated lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract for flavoring.

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
16 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat softened cream cheese slightly. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Pour mixture into crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until firm, about 25 minutes. Let cheesecake cool then top with cherry or blueberry pie filling, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 223.5 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

WHITE CHOCOLATE ORANGE CHEESECAKE WITH CRANBERRY COMPOTE



White Chocolate Orange Cheesecake with Cranberry Compote image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h34m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons water
2 pounds softened cream cheese
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
6 ounces white chocolate, melted
6 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup orange segments

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Use a food processor or by hand, mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add the butter pieces and mix until it resembles small pea size pieces. Add the yolk, vanilla, and zest, and mix until it forms a ball. Add the water to help dough come together. Form the dough into a disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Press the dough into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and set aside. For the filling, use a mixer with a paddle attachment. Cream the cheese with the sugar on low speed. Add the eggs 1 at a time until smooth making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla and orange zest. Slowly pour in the melted white chocolate and mix until well combined. Pour the mixture into the springform pan. Wrap aluminum foil around the base of pan and up side to protect from water bath. Place pan on sheet pan or pan with high sides and fill with 1/3 water. Bake cheesecake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove cake from oven and allow to cool for 4 hours before serving.
  • To make the compote, place the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and zest in a saucepan and stir over low heat. Simmer until cranberries soften or pop. Cool mixture and add the orange segments.
  • Serve cheesecake with compote and orange segments.

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

CRANBERRY SWIRL CHEESECAKE WITH CRANBERRY-RASPBERRY COMPOTE



Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake with Cranberry-Raspberry Compote image

Categories     Cake     Food Processor     Mixer     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cream Cheese     Cranberry     Orange     Fall     Chill     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

For cranberry purée
2 cups fresh cranberries or frozen, thawed
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
For crust
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 3/4 cups finely ground butter biscuit cookies or butter cookies
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For filling
4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Cranberry-Raspberry Compote

Steps:

  • Make cranberry purée:
  • Combine all ingredients except vanilla in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to processor. Add vanilla. Puree until smooth. Strain into medium bowl. Cover with plastic. Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
  • Make crust:
  • Spray 10-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Wrap outside of pan with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil. Blend cookies, sugar and cinnamon in processor. Add butter; blend until moist clumps form. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and up sides of pan. Chill crust while preparing filling.
  • Make filling:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in sugar. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Mix in sour cream, whipping cream and vanilla.
  • Transfer 1/3 of filling to prepared crust. Dollop 1/3 of cranberry puree atop filling. Repeat layering of filling and puree 2 more times. Using knife, swirl puree through filling, creating marbled design.
  • Place springform pan in large roasting pan. Pour enough boiling water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of springform pan. Bake until cheesecake puffs around edges, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn off oven. Let cake stand in oven 1 hour, leaving oven door ajar.
  • Transfer cake to rack. Run knife around pan sides to loosen cake. Cool completely. Remove foil from pan sides. Cover cake and chill overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Remove pan sides. Serve cake with Cranberry-Raspberry Compote.

MAPLE CHEESECAKE WITH MAPLE-CRANBERRY COMPOTE



Maple Cheesecake with Maple-Cranberry Compote image

Provided by Abigail Johnson Dodge

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Cream Cheese     Cranberry     Winter     Christmas Eve     Sour Cream     Maple Syrup     Butter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Reduced maple syrup:
1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup (preferably grade A dark amber)
Crust:
2 cups ground graham crackers (about 17 whole crackers ground in processor)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon (scant) ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup maple sugar or (packed) golden brown sugar
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup reduced maple syrup (see above)
2/3 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
Maple-Cranberry Compote
Special equipment:
Heavy-duty stand mixer
9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides

Steps:

  • For reduced maple syrup:
  • Boil maple syrup in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 cup, stirring occasionally and watching closely to avoid boiling over (syrup will bubble up to top of pan), about 5 minutes. Remove reduced maple syrup from heat and let cool to slightly warm or room temperature.
  • For crust:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon in medium bowl. Add melted butter and stir until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Bake crust until set and top edge of crust darkens slightly, about 10 minutes. Cool crust completely on rack. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
  • For filling:
  • Beat cream cheese in large bowl of heavy-duty mixer fitted with paddle attachment until very smooth. Add maple sugar, flour, and salt; beat until well blended and smooth. Add 1 cup reduced maple syrup, sour cream, and vanilla; beat until well blended. Add eggs, 2 at a time, and beat just until blended after each addition. Tap bowl several times on counter to release any air bubbles. Pour filling into cooled crust. Using tip of small knife, pop any air bubbles on surface.
  • Bake cake until slightly puffed around edges (center will still look moist and will move slightly when pan is gently shaken), about 1 hour 30 minutes. Transfer cake to rack and cool completely. Cover and chill overnight. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Cut cheesecake into wedges. Divide among plates. Serve with warm Maple- Cranberry Compote alongside.

FESTIVE CRANBERRY-TOPPED CHEESECAKE



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When my daughter was 4 months old, my husband and I hosted both our families for Christmas dinner. I served this cheesecake for dessert. It's quite festive and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. -Stacy Dutka, Bienfait, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups crushed shortbread cookies
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 6-8 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the orange juice and zest, vanilla and cinnamon. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour filling over crust. , Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 45-50 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., In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; stir into cranberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in pecans. Spoon over cheesecake. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CRANBERRY SWIRL CHEESECAKE



Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake image

Got cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgiving? Swirl it into the creamy filling of this foolproof vanilla cheesecake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 10h5m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ounces graham crackers (about 8), broken into pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 pounds cream cheese (four 8-ounce bars), room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or paste
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup Classic Cranberry Sauce or store-bought cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap exterior of a 9-inch springform pan (including bottom) in a double layer of foil.
  • Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Add butter and 2 tablespoons sugar; pulse until mixture has the texture of wet sand. Press firmly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake until set and darkened slightly, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool completely.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar in a slow, steady stream. Beat in salt and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed (do not overmix). Place springform pan in a large, shallow roasting pan. Pour filling into crust.
  • Dollop cranberry sauce, 1 teaspoon at a time, over filling; swirl sauce into filling with a skewer or toothpick.
  • Transfer roasting pan to oven. Carefully pour enough boiling water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of springform pan. Bake until cake is set but still slightly wobbly in center, about 1 hour, 15 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer springform pan to a wire rack; let cool completely. Refrigerate, uncovered, 6 hours, or loosely covered, up to 1 day. Before unmolding and slicing, run a knife around edge of cake.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese for a smooth and creamy cheesecake.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with other ingredients.
  • Use a springform pan to make it easier to remove the cheesecake from the pan.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent it from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • To make the cranberry compote, use fresh cranberries.
  • Cook the cranberries with sugar and water until they burst.
  • Let the compote cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

This creamy cheesecake with cranberry compote is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cheesecake is smooth and creamy, with a rich flavor. The cranberry compote is tart and sweet, and it perfectly complements the cheesecake. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy cooks.

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