PUMPKIN CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE

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One Thanksgiving, I was eating pumpkin pie and decided to have some cranberry sauce with it. I loved the combination so much, I experimented and came up with a two-tone cheesecake that has a ruby-red layer at the bottom. -John Abraham, Boca Raton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup ground pecans
2 tablespoons sugar
7 tablespoons butter, melted
CRANBERRY LAYER:
4-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Whipped cream, additional ground cinnamon and shaved chocolate optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. 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 pan on a baking sheet., In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, pecans and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large saucepan, combine cranberry layer ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until berries pop and mixture is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cool slightly. Gently spread 1-1/2 cups into crust; chill remaining sauce for topping. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in pumpkin, vanilla and cinnamon. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over cranberry layer. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, about 70-80 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan., To serve, top with reserved cranberry sauce. If desired, serve with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon and shaved chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598 calories, Fat 34g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Hanif Ahmad
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I had some trouble finding the right size springform pan, but once I found one the cheesecake turned out great! The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was creamy and smooth, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Christopher Taruberekera
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the crust was delicious. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar.


Gm Afridi
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but this cheesecake was amazing! The pumpkin and cranberry flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was simply divine. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nomagugu Hlongwane
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again.


Leona Jakovljević
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was perfect, the filling was creamy and smooth, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Syed Umair Raza
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I loved the cranberry sauce on top, it added a nice tartness.


Masood Barijo
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This cheesecake was amazing! The pumpkin and cranberry flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was simply divine. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


Queen F
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly! The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was creamy and smooth, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Apple Teema
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The crust was perfect, the filling was creamy and smooth, and the cranberry sauce was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Nicole Lopez
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This cheesecake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was creamy and smooth, and the cranberry sauce on top was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Brady McGraw
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This cheesecake is absolutely stunning! I made it for a party last weekend and it was the star of the show. The crust is perfectly graham crackery, the filling is creamy and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce on top is the perfect finishing touch. I


Belal Uddin
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but this cheesecake changed my mind. The combination of pumpkin and cranberry is surprisingly delicious, and the cheesecake is incredibly creamy and smooth. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jameel Gps
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This cheesecake was a hit at our Thanksgiving gathering! The pumpkin and cranberry flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was simply divine. I'll definitely be making this again next year.