Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Delight Recipe
This festive cheesecake combines the tartness of cranberries with the bright flavor of orange, making it a perfect dessert for Christmas and Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 packages 8 ounces each cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 medium orange zest
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 medium orange zest
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time, then fold in orange zest, sour cream, and juice.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until set but jiggly. Cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest. Boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst.
- For a thicker sauce, dissolve cornstarch in cold water and stir into cranberry mixture, cooking for an additional minute.
- Chill cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve with cranberry topping over the cheesecake.
Notes
Chill the cheesecake overnight for the best flavor.