Description
A delicious cheesecake featuring tart cranberries and zesty oranges, perfect for family gatherings during the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or cranberry sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low until just combined.
- Stir in sour cream, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
- Fold in cranberries.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with additional cranberries or orange slices.
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for a creamy texture. Don’t overmix once you add the eggs to avoid cracks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cranberry, orange, dessert, holiday recipe