CHEESECAKE WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE AND SUGARED CRANBERRIES

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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

Matty Robz
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This cheesecake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly.


Patrick Swiney
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The cheesecake was a bit too tart for my liking. I would have preferred a sweeter cheesecake.


Avery Goodman
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This cheesecake is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter cheesecake.


Minion King
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I thought the glaze was a bit too sweet, but the cheesecake itself was delicious.


murugi sam
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I would have liked the cheesecake to be a bit more creamy, but overall it was a good recipe.


Muhammad sohail Sohail
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Tamah Mawuli
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cheesecake with no problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Angie Shroble
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!


Jeff Wolkove
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I love the combination of the creamy cheesecake and the tart cranberry glaze. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Evelyn Joyce
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This cheesecake is now my go-to dessert for special occasions. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rashad Ahmed
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Gopal Nepali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my friends.


Kels _the_Bear
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The cheesecake was good, but the glaze was a bit too tart for my liking.


Amethyst
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but the cranberry glaze was delicious.


Owais Shah
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing! The cranberry glaze was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Osbaldo Castro
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cranberry glaze added a pop of color and flavor.


Syed Ali kazmi Azadari Network
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The glaze was tart and sweet, and the cheesecake was perfectly creamy.


Sharday Fernandez
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This cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The cranberry glaze and sugared cranberries added a festive touch, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious.