Cranberry-Orange Cheesecake
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Cranberry-Orange Cheesecake
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This cranberry-orange cheesecake from Bon Appetit is scented with vanilla and orange and topped with sweetened fresh cranberries. A perfect holiday dessert.
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Ingredients
For the crumb crust
- One (9-oz) box chocolate wafer cookies coarsely crumbled
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped, or semisweet chocolate
- 5 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
For the cheesecake filling
- Four (8-oz) packages cream cheese at room temperature, Philadelphia brand
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 large egg
- 2 teaspoons orange zest preferably organic, grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cranberry topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons water cold
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 teaspoon water cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 cups cranberries fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest preferably organic, grated
Instructions
Make the crust
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Finely grind the cookies and chocolate in a food processor. Add the butter and blend until moist clumps form. Press the crumb mixture over the bottom and 1 1/4 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. (To keep the moist crust mixture from sticking to your fingers, cover your fingers with plastic wrap before pressing the crumbs into the pan.)
- Bake until the crust is set, about 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
Make the cheesecake filling
- Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Wrap 2 layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil around the bottom and sides of the springform pan.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until light. Beat in the flour until incorporated. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, just until blended. Beat in the orange zest and vanilla. Pour the filling into the crust.
- Place the springform pan in a large roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake until the filling is just set in center but still jiggles slightly when the pan is gently shaken, about 55 minutes.
- Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely, about 4 hours. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days.
Make the cranberry topping
- Warm the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to medium, add the cornstarch mixture, and bring to a simmer. Add the cranberries and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to pop, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the orange zest. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days.
- Run a sharp knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the pan. Release the pan sides. Spoon the cranberry mixture over the cheesecake.
- Chill until set, about 1 hour. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Make-ahead--Make the cheesecake and cranberry topping up to 2 days in advance. Store them separately in the refrigerator and assemble 1 hour before serving.
- Ingredient temperature--Always use room temperature ingredients when making cheesecake. This helps to avoid cracks during baking.
- Double your topping--Make a double batch of the cranberry topping and use it as your holiday cranberry sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice
Calories
588kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
415mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
44g
(88%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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