Cranberry Celebration Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Cranberry Celebration Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 2 cups cake flour; 1/2 cup ground almonds; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 3/4 cup plus 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cranberry juice; 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries; 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup ground almonds; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup plus 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cranberry juice
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1
In a food processor, finely chop dried cranberries. Add flour, almonds and confectioners' sugar; process until blended. Add butter; pulse just until crumbly.
2
Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place on a
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes.
4
In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch; stir in cranberry juice until smooth. Add berries. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Set aside.
5
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until combined. Pour half of batter into crust. Carefully spoon 3/4 cup berry mixture over batter; top with remaining batter.
6
Bake for 45 minutes. Reduce heat to 250u00b0. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until center is almost set. Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over top. Bake 20-30 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Spread remaining berry mixture over the top. Refrigerate overnight.
7
Beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold in ground almonds. Pipe around top edge of cheesecake; sprinkle with sliced almonds.

2174

kcal

Calories

164

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 2 cups cake flour, 1/2 cup ground almonds, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Celebration Cheesecake 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.

Cranberry Celebration Cheesecake

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