CRANBERRY-ORANGE CHEESECAKE

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Cheesecake fans, check out this delicious, decadent variation requiring just 15 minutes prep time. Infused with orange and topped with cranberries, it's a holiday dessert shoe-in.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 container (8 oz) sour cream (1 cup)
4 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur, if desired
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (8 oz)
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. Wrap outside of 9- or 10-inch springform pan with foil. In small bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, powdered sugar and butter. Press in bottom of pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, the orange peel and liqueur with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool 15 minutes; carefully run knife around side of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool 1 hour. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, wash cranberries; remove blemished berries. In 2-quart saucepan, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in cranberries; return to boiling. Simmer uncovered 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop. Stir in marmalade. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  • Just before serving, remove side of pan from cheesecake. Spoon cranberry-orange sauce onto cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

Aonesia Brown
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This cheesecake is way too sweet for my taste.


Amjad Khosa
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake didn't turn out. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Kish√£n Sah
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The instructions were a bit confusing and I ended up with a cracked cheesecake.


MOG2020 Mzantsi'S Hottest
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The cheesecake was a bit dense and heavy for my liking.


Arslan Rasheed
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I found this cheesecake to be a bit too tart for my taste.


Zachary Hutt
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I'm not a fan of the cranberry-orange flavor, but this cheesecake is still really good.


Sthambiso Mzika
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny. It's the best cheesecake I've ever had.


Ashifa Basheer
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I love that this cheesecake is made with fresh cranberries. It gives it such a vibrant flavor.


Sivabrian Mooken
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This cheesecake is so creamy and delicious. The cranberry-orange flavor is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Henry Adorno
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a success. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mohsin Rajpoot
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are stunning and the taste is incredible.


Khadija Ibrahim
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one is amazing. The cranberry-orange flavor is so refreshing.


Dr Zahid Meer
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries.


Pharnuel Lathbridge
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Pakistan Independence
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was easy to make and the results were stunning.


Drake Stephenson
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The cranberry-orange flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect.


Salamat ali Awan
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and flavorful.


Tahir Babu
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This cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The cranberry-orange flavor was perfect for the season and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious.