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.

Oyadud Mia
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my guests seemed to enjoy it.


April Peeples
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I love cranberries and this cheesecake was the perfect dessert for my holiday party.


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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully.


Mariam Tariq
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I'm not a fan of cranberries, but this cheesecake was surprisingly good. The cheesecake was creamy and the cranberry sauce added a nice tartness.


Bogdan Cebotari
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This cheesecake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Mary Grace MACARASIG
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I love cranberries and this cheesecake was the perfect way to use them. The cheesecake was creamy and the cranberry sauce was tart and sweet.


Norman Keswa
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This cheesecake was easy to make and very festive. The cranberry sauce added a nice tartness to the cheesecake.


Khagisar Pokhrel
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out great! The cranberry sauce was the perfect topping and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious.


Raja Islam
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This cheesecake was a little too tart for my taste, but my guests seemed to enjoy it. The cranberry sauce was very good and I would recommend using it on other desserts as well.


Marlyn Bautista
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I love cranberries and this cheesecake did not disappoint. The cheesecake was creamy and the cranberry sauce was tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Nirmala Tiwari
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cranberry sauce was the perfect topping and added a pop of color to the dish.


Naeem Mirza
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but this cheesecake was surprisingly good. The cheesecake was creamy and the cranberry sauce added a tart sweetness that balanced out the flavors nicely.


Hazrat Ullah Durrani
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This cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The cranberry sauce added a festive touch and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again next year.