CRANBERRY CELEBRATION CHEESECAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Cranberry Celebration Cheesecake Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-44262

Number Of Ingredients 20

FILLING:
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup plus 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cranberry juice
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup Diamond of California Sliced Almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a food processor, finely chop dried cranberries. Add flour, almonds and confectioners' sugar; process until blended. Add butter; pulse just until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch; stir in cranberry juice until smooth. Add berries. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until combined. Pour half of batter into crust. Carefully spoon 3/4 cup berry mixture over batter; top with remaining batter. Bake for 45 minutes. Reduce heat to 250°. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until center is almost set. Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over top. Bake 20-30 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Spread remaining berry mixture over the top. Refrigerate overnight. Beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold in ground almonds. Pipe around top edge of cheesecake; sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Nathaniel Savu
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This cheesecake is amazing! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Ifunanya Emma
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The cranberry swirl is subtle and doesn't overpower the cheesecake.


Paul Andrews
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any cheesecake lover. It's creamy, tangy, and absolutely delicious.


Gold Temitayo
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I love how easy this cheesecake is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight dessert.


Iyere Mark
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious. The cranberry swirl adds a wonderful tartness that balances out the sweetness of the cheesecake perfectly.


mian imran
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


akhtar aziz
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This cheesecake is a showstopper! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. The cranberry swirl is such a beautiful touch.


Reginald Asare
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries, depending on what I have on hand.


Jeniya Lama
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of cranberries and cheesecake, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cheesecake was creamy and tangy, and the cranberries added a nice pop of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bismark Asare
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was flaky and buttery, the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy, and the cranberry swirl was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Jennaro Perrine
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I love the combination of cranberries and cheesecake! This recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was a hit at my holiday party.


Thapelo Mahloane
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This cheesecake is a true celebration! The cranberry swirl adds a beautiful color and tartness that perfectly complements the creamy cheesecake filling. The crust is the perfect base for this rich and decadent dessert.