CREAMY CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE

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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

9 whole cinnamon graham crackers, crushed
1 tablespoon plus 1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
3 large egg whites, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
TOPPING:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans

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.

Mayur
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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
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I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Kumar Ashok
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and flavorful. My guests loved it!


Touheed Ahmad
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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
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I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Jango Dollar
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and flavorful. My guests loved it!


Zac Carver
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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
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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
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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