Best 5 Chilled Cranberry Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing chilled cranberry cheesecake, a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. This delectable dessert combines a creamy cheesecake filling, vibrant cranberry swirl, and a graham cracker crust, resulting in a harmonious balance of tangy, sweet, and crumbly textures. Discover the secrets behind this irresistible treat, with step-by-step instructions and expert tips to ensure a perfect outcome every time. Elevate your dessert repertoire with this showstopping cheesecake, guaranteed to be the star of any occasion.

This comprehensive guide also features a collection of enticing cheesecake variations to satisfy every palate. From the classic New York cheesecake, with its rich and creamy texture, to the luscious chocolate cheesecake, boasting a decadent cocoa infusion, these recipes offer a delightful array of flavors and textures. Explore the secrets of preparing a smooth and velvety filling, achieving the perfect crust consistency, and mastering the art of creating stunning cheesecake swirls. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, this guide empowers you to create extraordinary cheesecakes that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE



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Every year when the cranberries are harvested, my family looks forward to eating this cheesecake. -Nairda Monroe, Webberville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups graham cracker or shortbread cookie crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
TOPPING:
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
5 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet. , In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 6 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar and water. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until berries pop, about 12-15 minutes. Add lemon juice. Press cranberry mixture through a food mill into a small bowl; discard pulp and seeds. Set aside. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Spoon 1/4 cup topping over filling; cut through filling with a knife to swirl. Place springform pan in a larger pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake 55-65 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Pour remaining topping over cheesecake. Refrigerate cheesecake overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 35g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 174mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

WINNING CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE



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The holidays wouldn't be complete without cranberries and eggnog. I use them both in this flavorful cheesecake that's the perfect finale for a special dinner. Set it out at the start of the meal, not just to solicit "oohs" and "aahs," but to remind folks to save room for dessert! -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cranberry juice
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
CRUST:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup eggnog
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in cranberry juice until smooth. Add cranberries. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside. , Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add flour and beat well. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Add eggnog and vanilla; beat just until blended. Pour two-thirds of the filling over crust. Top with half of the cranberry mixture (cover and refrigerate remaining cranberry mixture). Carefully spoon remaining filling on top. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake until center is almost set, 60-70 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Spoon remaining cranberry mixture over cheesecake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY SWIRL CHEESECAKE



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Got cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgiving? Swirl it into the creamy filling of this foolproof vanilla cheesecake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 10h5m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ounces graham crackers (about 8), broken into pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 pounds cream cheese (four 8-ounce bars), room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or paste
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup Classic Cranberry Sauce or store-bought cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap exterior of a 9-inch springform pan (including bottom) in a double layer of foil.
  • Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Add butter and 2 tablespoons sugar; pulse until mixture has the texture of wet sand. Press firmly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake until set and darkened slightly, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool completely.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar in a slow, steady stream. Beat in salt and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed (do not overmix). Place springform pan in a large, shallow roasting pan. Pour filling into crust.
  • Dollop cranberry sauce, 1 teaspoon at a time, over filling; swirl sauce into filling with a skewer or toothpick.
  • Transfer roasting pan to oven. Carefully pour enough boiling water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of springform pan. Bake until cake is set but still slightly wobbly in center, about 1 hour, 15 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer springform pan to a wire rack; let cool completely. Refrigerate, uncovered, 6 hours, or loosely covered, up to 1 day. Before unmolding and slicing, run a knife around edge of cake.

EASY CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE



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This is a family favorite that we have every year for Christmas. Kids and adults love it!

Provided by chrissi0605

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
¼ cup melted margarine
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ cup cold water
1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, macadamia nuts, margarine, and sugar together in a bowl; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool crust.
  • Mix water and gelatin together in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and marshmallow cream together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed. Gradually stir gelatin mixture and cranberry sauce into cream cheese mixture; fold in whipped topping. Spoon mixture over crust. Chill cheesecake in the refrigerator until firm, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 315.4 mg, Sugar 33.4 g

CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE CHILLED



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Make and share this Cranberry Cheesecake Chilled recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef aLA Martin

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 (25 ounce) packet unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup orange juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Pie Crust.
  • In a bowl combine the cracker crumbs, sugar, and 1 teaspoon orange peel.
  • Stir in butter.
  • press on to bottom of a 9-in pie pan bake at 350 degrees f for 10 minutes.
  • cool completely.
  • Pie filling-
  • In a small sauce pan sprinkle gelatin over orange juice and let stand for 1 minute. Cook over lo heat , stiring, until gelatin is completely dissolved; cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile in an icing bowl 1)beat cream cheese and remaing orange peel until blended beat 2) in cranberry sauce until smooth 3)beat in cooled gelatin mixture mix well
  • Finally, in a mixing bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over crust refrigerate at least 3- 4 hours before serving carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.8, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 351.1, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.1, Protein 63.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor than frozen cranberries, and they will hold their shape better in the cheesecake.
  • Soak the cranberries in sugar before using them. This will help to draw out their natural sweetness and prevent them from becoming too tart in the cheesecake.
  • Use a high-quality cream cheese. A good cream cheese will be smooth and creamy, and it will have a rich flavor.
  • Beat the cream cheese until it is very smooth. This will help to prevent lumps in the cheesecake.
  • Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently. Overmixing can cause the cheesecake to become deflated.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the cheesecake to set properly.

Conclusion:

This chilled cranberry cheesecake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts. The cheesecake has a creamy texture and a sweet and tart flavor. The cranberries add a pop of color and flavor, and the graham cracker crust provides a crunchy base. This cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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