Cranberry Cheesecake Topping
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Cranberry Cheesecake Topping
Description
The Cranberry Cheesecake Topping recipe combines tart cranberries and raspberries with lemon zest, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Heating the mixture to boil then simmering for 15 minutes softens the berries and allows the flavors to meld. The lemon zest adds fresh citrus aroma, balancing the berry tartness.
After cooking, the topping is cooled completely during which it thickens to a syrupy consistency suitable for spreading or spooning. The mixture’s bright red color and balanced sweet-tart flavor complement the richness of cheesecake well.
This versatile topping can also enhance other desserts or breakfast dishes. It should be stored chilled and spooned as needed onto the desired dish to add moisture and flavor contrast.
Note that the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools, so consider this progression when determining desired consistency.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
- 2 cups raspberry fresh or frozen
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Squeeze 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice from the lemon.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Cool completely.
Notes
- The sauce thickens as it cools; allow it to reach room temperature before serving for best texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 543 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 140g | 47% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 113g | 226% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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