Canadian Nova Scotian Cranberry Cheese Cake Recipe

Name: Canadian Nova Scotian Cranberry Cheese Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tsp. grated lemon peel; 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten; 1/4 tsp. vanilla; 5 pkg. (8) Cream cheese, soft; 3/4 tsp. grated lemon peel; 1/4 tsp. vanilla; 1-3/4 cup sugar; 3 tbsp. flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 cup eggs (4; 5); 2 egg yolks; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 2 tbsp. cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 1 lb. cranberries; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 tsp. cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. vanilla
5 pkg. (8) Cream cheese, soft
3/4 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1-3/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup eggs (4
5)
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 lb. cranberries
1 cup sugar
3/4 tsp. cinnamon

1
CRUST: Combine the flour, sugar and grated lemon peel.
2
Add 1 beaten egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
3
Mix well.
4
Pat 1/3 of dough in a 9 inch springform pan.
5
Only the bottom.
6
Bake 8 minutes at 400 F. or until golden.
7
Butter sides of springform pan; attach to bottom.
8
Pat remaining dough on sides of pan to about 1 3/4 inch.
9
FILLING: Beat cream cheese, add lemon and vanilla.
10
Mix sugar, flour and salt.
11
Blend into cheese.
12
Add eggs and yolks, one at a time, beating just enough to blend.
13
Gently stir in cream.
14
Turn into crust in pan.
15
Bake 12 minutes at 450 F., then 55 minutes at 300 F. Remove from oven.
16
Cool 1/2 hour.
17
Loosen sides of cheesecake from pan with spatula.
18
Cool 1/2 hour more.
19
Remove sides of pan.
20
Cool 2 hours longer.
21
TOPPING: Blend cornstarch with 1/2 cup water.
22
Add cranberries, 1 cup sugar and 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
23
Bring to boil and cook, stirring, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens.
24
Top with cranberry topping on cooled cheesecake.
25
The Cranberry Connection, Cranberrie Cottage, Nova Scotia

1621

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp. grated lemon peel, 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Canadian Nova Scotian Cranberry Cheese Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Canadian Nova Scotian Cranberry Cheese Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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