Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe
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Cranberry Cheesecake

"Every year when the cranberries are harvested, my family looks forward to eating this cheesecake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Day 3 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 9-inch cheesecake
 

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 2 cups graham cracker or shortbread cookie crumbs
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
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  • CRANBERRY TOPPING:
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
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  • FILLING:
  • 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Combine crumbs and butter; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes. Cool.
  2. Meanwhile, for the topping, combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil 1 minute. Stir in berries; cover and reduce heat. Cook until most berries have popped, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice. Press mixture through a sieve or food mill; set aside.
  3. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. For the filling, beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until light. Gradually beat in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add lemon juice. Pour into crust; spoon 4 tablespoons topping on filling and "marble" with a knife or spatula. Bake at in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Turn oven off; let cake stand in oven 2 hours. Remove from oven; cool. Pour remaining topping on top; refrigerate overnight.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 457 | Total Fat: 30.6g | Cholesterol: 158mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by TexasGirl   view full review
Oh my gosh! This cheesecake is SO GOOD. It looks gorgeous too, not a crack anywhere. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by Good Eats   view full review
This is a great recipe. Its important to note that the straining of the cranberry mixture is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by Vicki A.   view full review
Took the suggestion of cooking the cheesecake more slowly and that really made it creamy. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by BABSKITCHEN   view full review
I was looking for a dessert for Thanksgiving using fresh cranberries and this fit the bill...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by Bill H.   view full review
I made this for our annual family Christmas party and everybody loved it. I did not strain the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by margaret   view full review
i made this cheesecake but with a few changes. iused the cranberries but i added semi-sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2010 by smarcus214   view full review
This recipe was fantastic. I spent Thanksgiving with my boyfriend's family and his mom asked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2009 by Ashu   view full review
This recipe was pretty easy and turned out delicious!!! I used it at a brunch get together...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2008 by Stacy H   view full review
This was the best cheesecake I have made so far. I used shortbread cookies for the crumb...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by CDROHAN   view full review
I have to admit I was weary about this idea of cranberries instead of cherries, but let me...

 

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