Description
Enjoy this festive Cranberry Orange Cheesecake. It is a creamy, tangy, and sweet dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla and orange extracts.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream.
- Swirl in cranberry sauce and orange zest.
- Pour batter over crust.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until set.
- Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Release from springform pan and serve.
Notes
- For a smoother cheesecake, use room temperature ingredients.
- To prevent cracks, place a pan of water on the bottom rack of the oven during baking.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg