Description
Cranberry Orange Cheesecake is a festive and delightful dessert that expertly combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the vibrant flavors of tart cranberries and zesty oranges. This show-stopping dessert not only boasts a beautiful presentation but also delivers an unforgettable taste experience, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, ensuring your guests will come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- Zest and juice of 2 oranges
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes until golden brown, then let cool.
- 2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, orange zest, and juice; mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time on low speed until blended.
- 3. Gently fold in half the cranberries into the filling. Pour over the cooled crust and scatter remaining cranberries on top.
- 4. Bake for about an hour or until edges are set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool in oven for an hour with door ajar.
- 5. Refrigerate for at least four hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg