CREAMY CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE

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This creamy cheesecake is perfect for holiday desserts. The colorful topping is so good that I prepare it separately and use it as a cranberry side dish at Thanksgiving. -Mary Simonson, Kelso, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

9 whole cinnamon graham crackers, crushed
1 tablespoon plus 1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
3 large egg whites, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
TOPPING:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine the cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and remaining sugar until smooth. Add egg whites; beat on low just until combined. Stir in lemon juice and extracts. Pour into crust. , Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a larger baking pan. Add 1 in. hot water to larger pan. , Bake for 55-60 minutes or until center is just set. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Remove foil. Chill overnight. , In a small saucepan, combine the first five topping ingredients; bring to a boil. Add cranberries. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes. Stir in pecans; cool. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. , Spoon topping over cheesecake to within 1 in. of edges. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Arafat Sarker
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The cranberry sauce was the perfect topping and it added a nice tartness to the cheesecake.


Tahsin Rafi
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This cheesecake was delicious! The cranberry sauce was the perfect addition and gave the cheesecake a beautiful holiday look.


Sajid Ahmed Shohag
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the cranberry sauce next time.


dondo rams
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The cranberry sauce was not too tart and it complemented the cheesecake perfectly.


Onyedika Victor
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This cheesecake was amazing! It was the perfect dessert for my holiday party. The cranberry sauce was the perfect topping and it added a beautiful pop of color.


Awaisbilal wattoo
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Mahendra Bohara
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The cranberry sauce was the perfect topping and it added a nice tartness to the cheesecake.


wahid rahman
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This cheesecake was delicious! The cranberry sauce was the perfect addition and gave the cheesecake a beautiful holiday look.


Md hasan Mia
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the cranberry sauce next time.


Kai-Xuan Chai
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The cranberry sauce was not too tart and it complemented the cheesecake perfectly.


MD Rajuonik
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This cheesecake was amazing! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. The cranberry sauce was the perfect topping and added a beautiful pop of color.


Basko Kante
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Tonmoy Roy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfect! It was creamy and delicious, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect topping.


Mercy Bio
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cranberry sauce was a great addition and gave the cheesecake a festive look.


Pema choki
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This cheesecake was amazing! The cranberry sauce was the perfect complement to the creamy cheesecake filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Terrence Stephenson
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The cranberry sauce was delicious and the cheesecake was very creamy.


420 ruku
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfect! I used a pre-made graham cracker crust to save time, and the cranberry sauce was simple to make. The cheesecake was creamy and delicious, and the cranberry sauce added a nice tartness.


Baylee Wingate
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing! The cranberry sauce gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I also loved the graham cracker crust.


Noman Sanghi
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This cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The cranberry sauce added a tart and tangy flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the cheesecake perfectly. I also loved the creamy texture of the cheesecake, which was made with a combination of crea