FESTIVE CRANBERRY-TOPPED CHEESECAKE

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When my daughter was 4 months old, my husband and I hosted both our families for Christmas dinner. I served this cheesecake for dessert. It's quite festive and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. -Stacy Dutka, Bienfait, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups crushed shortbread cookies
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 6-8 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the orange juice and zest, vanilla and cinnamon. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour filling over crust. , Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 45-50 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 overnight., In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; stir into cranberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in pecans. Spoon over cheesecake. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Riley Sargent
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This cheesecake is amazing! I'm definitely making it again.


md mihan
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good! The cranberry topping was the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Sadik MD Farhan
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This was my first time making cheesecake and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake was delicious.


Eric Barbin
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfect! The crust was flaky and buttery, the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy, and the cranberry topping was tart and tangy. This cheesecake is a keeper!


Cole Rieck
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This cheesecake is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other recipes, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion.


Shaylen West
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I love this recipe! The cheesecake is so smooth and creamy, and the cranberry topping is the perfect complement.


Faseeh Khan
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This cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The cranberry topping added a festive touch, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.