Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 2/3 cup chocolate wafer crumbs; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange extract; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 cup chocolate ice cream topping, warmed; Sugared cranberries and orange slices, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup finely chopped pecans
2/3 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup chocolate ice cream topping, warmed
Sugared cranberries and orange slices, optional

1
Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
2
Combine the pecans, wafer crumbs, butter and brown sugar. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place on a
3
. Bake at 325u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
4
In a large bowl, beat the cheeses, sugar, cornstarch, orange juice and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour half of the batter over crust.
5
Place the cranberry sauce, cranberries and water in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Gently spread over batter in pan; top with remaining batter.
6
Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325u00b0 for 60-70 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull.
7
Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, top with chocolate topping. If desired, garnish with sugared cranberries and orange slices.

1446

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely chopped pecans, 2/3 cup chocolate wafer crumbs, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange 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 Orange Cheesecake

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