Description
Cranberry Orange Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances creamy cheesecake with the vibrant flavors of tart cranberries and zesty oranges. This show-stopping treat features a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious cranberry swirl, making it an ideal centerpiece for holiday gatherings or special occasions. With its stunning colors and refreshing taste, this cheesecake will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 24 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- ½ cup orange juice
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar and sour cream; mix until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed to avoid overmixing.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook cranberries with orange juice and remaining sugar until they burst, about 10 minutes.
- Layer half of the cream cheese mixture onto the crust, followed by half of the cranberry sauce; repeat with remaining mixtures.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until just set. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg