CITRUS CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE

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Refreshing cranberries, lemon juice and orange peel complement the cheesecake's sweet filling. This is my favorite Christmas dessert to make as gifts. It really appeals to people don't care for chocolate. -Joy Monn, Stockbridge, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 8 whole crackers)
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Optional: Sugared cranberries and orange zest strips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until fluffy. Beat in lemon juice until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in cranberries and orange zest. Pour filling over crust. Place on pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 325° 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 for at least 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with sugared cranberries and orange zest strips if desired.

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Kids ARCENEAUX
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Overall, I thought this cheesecake was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavor was great.


Anthony Anayo
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The instructions for this cheesecake were a bit confusing, but I was able to figure it out eventually.


Prince Sobuj
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Lucky Razaq786
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as creamy as I expected.


Emily Bok
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's sure to impress your guests.


Christopher Cade
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This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful to look at and even better to eat.


Pelenise Kino
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Anaya toy gamer
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This cheesecake was a great way to use up some leftover cranberries. It was easy to make and turned out delicious.


Nuruddeen musa abubakar Abubakar
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Overall, I thought this cheesecake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Deo Makoma
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was still good.


Joeel Pick
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I had some trouble getting the crust to set, but other than that, this cheesecake was delicious.


Ian Rivera
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This cheesecake is a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a well-made cheesecake.


john stone
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.


Nesar Uddin
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This cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. It just melts in your mouth.


Mehran Habibi
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The crust on this cheesecake is amazing! It's the perfect combination of sweet and buttery.


Nilam Lalani
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I love the combination of citrus and cranberry in this cheesecake. It's a unique and refreshing flavor that's perfect for any occasion.


Takyi Enock
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavor was amazing, and it was a big hit with my family.


Daniel Swan
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This cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The citrus and cranberry flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.