Sweet and tangy baked cranberry cheesecake

Name: Sweet and tangy baked cranberry cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 5 h 40 min
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients: ½ cup butter or margarine; 1 ½ cup flour; ½ cup of sugar; 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 egg; 2 cups cream cheese; 2 cups sour cream; ¾ cup sugar; 5 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; Juice of half an orange; 1 pinch salt; 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries; 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup water; Zest of 1 orange; 2 teaspoon cornstarch

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 40 mins
Servings
12 slices
Calories
524 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
North American, Israeli

Sweet and tangy baked cranberry cheesecake

Ethan Patterson

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Indulge your taste buds with the divine combination of creamy cheesecake and tangy cranberries by preparing this baked cranberry cheesecake. With its velvety texture, stunning visual appeal, and perfect blend of flavors, this dessert is sure to impress your family and guests on any occasion. Whether you're celebrating Shavuot, Thanksgiving, or simply craving a delicious treat, this baked cranberry cheesecake is a delightful choice that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

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Ingredients

Servings

For crust:

½ cup butter or margarine 1 stick, 100 g
1 ½ cup flour
½ cup of sugar
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
1 egg

For the filling:

2 cups cream cheese softened (16 oz)
2 cups sour cream full-fat
¾ cup sugar
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Juice of half an orange
1 pinch salt

For the cranberry topping:

3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
Zest of 1 orange
2 teaspoon cornstarch

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300 F (150 C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Pad the bottom with parchment paper.
Melt the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds. In the bowl of a food processor or a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and add egg and melted butter. Pulse or stir well to combine until you get a mixture approximately the texture of wet sand.
Using a measuring cup or a glass, press the mixture into the bottom and about 3 inches up the sides of the prepared cake pan (it's easier to start with the sides first and then press the remaining crumbs along the bottom).
In the same bowl of a food processor (you don't even need to wash the bowl in between!), beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, salt and orange zest and orange juice, until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, until the center is still quivering slightly but the rest is set.
Turn off the oven and leave the cake inside to cool for 10 minutes. Open the oven door slightly and let the cake cool inside the oven for another hour - this prevents it from deflating or developing a crack from the shock of the cold air.
Once baked, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
While the cake is baking, prepare cranberry topping. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest for the topping. Cook over medium heat until the mixture boils, the cranberries burst, and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Add cornstarch mixture to cranberries and mix well. Refrigerate until use.
When the cake and cranberry sauce have sufficiently cooled, carefully spoon the cranberry topping over the cream cheese mixture, spreading it evenly.

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 281mg (12%) Potassium 175mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 1123IU (22%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 125mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	524kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	57g	19%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	31g	48%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	163mg	54%
Sodium	281mg	12%
Potassium	175mg	4%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	42g	84%
Vitamin A	1123IU	22%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	125mg	13%
Iron	1mg	6%