Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe

Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe
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100% would make again

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

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  • 12-16 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min. + chilling

Ingredients

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

Directions

  • Combine crumbs and butter; press into the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 300° for 5-8 minutes. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, for topping, combine sugar and water in a large 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.
  • For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beating just until blended. Add lemon juice. Pour into crust. Spoon 1/4 cup topping over filling; cut through filling with a knife to swirl.
  • Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. turn oven off; let cake stand in oven 2 hours. Remove from oven; cool. Pour remaining topping on top; refrigerate overnight. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 237 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 164 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Cranberry Cheesecake published in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook , p30

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Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2008 by Telx2

I have made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. I've served this one to probably different people and have received rav reviews. This recipe is one that friends and family frequently ask for. Well work the effort spent preparing the cranberries.

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