This creamy cheesecake is perfect for holiday desserts. The colorful topping is so good that I prepare it separately and use it as a cranberry side dish at Thanksgiving. -Mary Simonson, Kelso, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and remaining sugar until smooth. Add egg whites; beat on low just until combined. Stir in lemon juice and extracts. Pour into crust. , Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a larger baking pan. Add 1 in. hot water to larger pan. , Bake for 55-60 minutes or until center is just set. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Remove foil. Chill overnight. , In a small saucepan, combine the first five topping ingredients; bring to a boil. Add cranberries. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes. Stir in pecans; cool. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. , Spoon topping over cheesecake to within 1 in. of edges. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Mayur
[email protected]This cheesecake is delicious! The cranberry sauce is the perfect topping and adds a festive touch. I will definitely be making this again for my holiday parties.
Mohammed Moshim
[email protected]I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Kumar Ashok
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was great. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Lucy325
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. The cranberry sauce was the perfect topping and it balanced out the sweetness of the cheesecake.
Hassan A
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Maibeline Hubbard
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but other than that, it was a great recipe. The cheesecake was delicious and the cranberry sauce was the perfect topping.
Yunis Jokhio
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The texture was great and the cranberry sauce was a nice touch.
Deborah Rosello
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and flavorful. My guests loved it!
Touheed Ahmad
[email protected]This cheesecake is delicious! The cranberry sauce is the perfect topping and adds a festive touch. I will definitely be making this again for my holiday parties.
Mammad Garakhanli
[email protected]I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Jango Dollar
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was great. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Ipere Olivia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. The cranberry sauce was the perfect topping and it balanced out the sweetness of the cheesecake.
Ali'zzz_ Official
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sharmila Guruing
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but other than that, it was a great recipe. The cheesecake was delicious and the cranberry sauce was the perfect topping.
Jurgen Miranda (Ms.Luna Simply Luna)
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The texture was great and the cranberry sauce was a nice touch.
Sanctus Osuji
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and flavorful. My guests loved it!
Zac Carver
[email protected]This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The cranberry sauce is the perfect topping and adds a festive touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Charles Ledesma
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out amazing. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive. I highly recommend it!
Dija FF
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The cranberry sauce added a tart and tangy flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the cheesecake perfectly. I also loved the creamy texture of the cheesecake and the graham cracker crust was the perfe