CRANBERRY CELEBRATION CHEESECAKE
This pretty cheesecake is a cranberry and dessert lover's dream. Cool and creamy, it's just right for the holidays-or any day! -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h35m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a food processor, finely chop dried cranberries. Add flour, almonds and confectioners' sugar; process until blended. Add butter; pulse just until crumbly., Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. , In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch; stir in cranberry juice until smooth. Add berries. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until combined. Pour half of batter into crust. Carefully spoon 3/4 cup berry mixture over batter; top with remaining batter., Bake for 45 minutes. Reduce heat to 250°. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until center is almost set. Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over top. Bake 20-30 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Spread remaining berry mixture over the top. Refrigerate overnight., Beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold in ground almonds. Pipe around top edge of cheesecake; sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, Fat 40g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
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Burhan Muhidin
[email protected]This cheesecake was amazing! It was so creamy and flavorful, and the cranberry swirl was the perfect touch. I would definitely make this again.
Charity Boadiwaa
[email protected]This cheesecake was a little too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter and fluffier cheesecake. But the flavor was good and the cranberry swirl was a nice touch.
Santiago Tovar
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The cranberry swirl is a beautiful and festive touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jake Hutchison
[email protected]This cheesecake was delicious! The cranberry swirl was so festive and pretty, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
xxxj Baloch
[email protected]This cheesecake was okay. It was a little too sweet for my taste, but the cranberry swirl was a nice touch. I would probably make it again, but I would reduce the amount of sugar.
Chris M
[email protected]I was disappointed with this cheesecake. The crust was soggy and the cheesecake filling was too dense. The cranberry swirl was also too tart. I would not recommend this recipe.
aftab ahmed
[email protected]This cheesecake was amazing! The crust was perfect and the cheesecake filling was so creamy and flavorful. The cranberry swirl added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cheesecake. I will definitely be making this again!
Shayla Mask
[email protected]This cheesecake was a little too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter cranberry sauce. But overall, it was a good cheesecake and I would make it again.
Naveed Bahi
[email protected]I love this cheesecake! It's always a crowd-pleaser. The cranberry swirl is so festive and pretty, and the cheesecake itself is always creamy and delicious. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.
Adelaide Anokye
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. The cranberry swirl added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again!
Pakiza Noori
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was so good! The cranberry swirl added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cheesecake. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Damilola Adebowale
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The cranberry swirl was beautiful and festive, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.