Description
Cranberry Orange Cheesecake is a vibrant dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the zestiness of oranges. This easy-to-make cheesecake not only looks stunning but also tastes heavenly, making it perfect for any occasion—from holiday feasts to cozy weeknight dinners. With its rich flavors and bright appearance, this cheesecake will surely be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- Zest and juice of 2 oranges
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Add sour cream, orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange zest; mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed to avoid overmixing.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for an hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg