Description
A delightful dessert combining tangy cranberries with creamy cheesecake, all nestled in a sweet crumb crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz fresh cranberries
- 7 tablespoons granulated sugar (for cranberry filling)
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust and topping)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
- 12 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 egg (slightly beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, combine cranberries, 7 tablespoons of granulated sugar, orange zest, and water. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the cranberries soften. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9-inch glass pie dish. In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter and blend until the mixture is crumbly. Press about 2 cups of this mixture into the bottom and sides of the prepared pie dish. Bake for 8 minutes and let it cool. Mix the remaining crumble mixture with melted butter to create the topping.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the beaten egg and cornstarch, mixing until fully combined. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the cooled crust.
- Spoon the cranberry mixture over the cheesecake layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle the reserved crumble topping over the cranberry layer. Bake for 33 to 38 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cheesecake layer is set.
- Allow the pie to cool for 1 hour at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh cranberries. Optional: add chopped pecans to the topping for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 46 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cranberry, holiday dessert, pie, festive dessert