Description
A delightful cheesecake with a tangy cranberry swirl, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, water, and orange juice. Cook until cranberries burst, then blend until smooth.
- Swirl the cranberry mixture into the cheesecake batter.
- Pour the batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter cheesecake, adjust the sugar in the cranberry mixture.
- Top with whipped cream for added flavor.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake, Holiday Dessert, Cheesecake Recipe