CRANBERRY-ORANGE CHEESECAKE

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Cheesecake fans, check out this delicious, decadent variation requiring just 15 minutes prep time. Infused with orange and topped with cranberries, it's a holiday dessert shoe-in.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 container (8 oz) sour cream (1 cup)
4 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur, if desired
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (8 oz)
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. Wrap outside of 9- or 10-inch springform pan with foil. In small bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, powdered sugar and butter. Press in bottom of pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, the orange peel and liqueur with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool 15 minutes; carefully run knife around side of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool 1 hour. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, wash cranberries; remove blemished berries. In 2-quart saucepan, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in cranberries; return to boiling. Simmer uncovered 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop. Stir in marmalade. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  • Just before serving, remove side of pan from cheesecake. Spoon cranberry-orange sauce onto cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 43 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

Syeda Zarakazmi
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The crust is perfect and the filling is so creamy and delicious.


titin valencia
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This cheesecake is so beautiful and festive. I love the way the cranberries add a pop of color.


Samita Rai
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for a potluck or party.


Shin Gojira
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This cheesecake is so rich and creamy. I love the way the cranberry sauce swirls throughout the cheesecake.


Chelsea Gilbert
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Sohag Boas
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This cheesecake is delicious! The orange flavor is subtle and the cranberries add a nice tartness.


Migah Tiktok
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The crust is amazing! It's the perfect combination of crumbly and flaky.


Haji 01
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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.


Bogdan Hrynniuk
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I love the tangy sweetness of the cranberries and oranges in this cheesecake. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Rind Baloch45
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This cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The cranberry-orange flavor was a perfect combination, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.