Description
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with tangy cranberries and oranges, perfect for holidays and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press this mixture into the bottom of the springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Then, add in the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Pour this mixture over the crust.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath for 50-60 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- In a saucepan, cook the cranberries, orange juice, and granulated sugar until the cranberries burst. Allow this mixture to cool.
- Spoon the cranberry topping over the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, make sure cream cheese is at room temperature. Don’t skip the water bath to avoid cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cranberry, orange, dessert, holiday