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Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lacrenshaw / All my dishes 1 year ago This was made for a post-Christmas dinner dessert bash many moons ago. Ed helped me greatly and it turned itself into a gorgeous, delicious, absolutely to-die-for cheesecake although I was rather panicked during the process. Prep:10m Cook:90m Servings:16	Lacrenshaw
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Ingredients

PUREE:

12 ounces fresh cranberries

1/3 cup sugar

1 1/3 cups water

FILLING:

2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature

1 3/4 cups sugar

4 large eggs

GLAZE:

8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup cranberry puree

Directions

PUREE:

Place cranberries, water and sugar in saucepan.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat.

Simmer for 5 minutes, or until berries "pop".

Puree in a blender or food processor.

Strain through a medium sieve.

Set aside.

NOTE: MAKES EXTRA PUREE

Butter and parchment line an 8" springform pan.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

FILLING:

Cream together softened chean cheese and sugar in a mixer bowl, scraping bowl well.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Pour batter into prepared pan.

Add all but about 1 cup of the cranberry puree.

Cut puree through the batter with a knife as with marble cake.

Place the cheesecake in a pan containing enough water to come halfway up the cheesecake pan.

Bake for 1 1/2 hoursOR until center is almost set.

Remove from oven.

Cool cheesecake completely.

Turn out onto a serving platter.

Refrigerate.

GLAZE:

Melt together the chocolate and water over low heat.

Whisk in the cranberry puree until smooth and shiny.

Pour glaze over cooled cheesecake, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula and allowing large dribbles to decorate the cake's sides.

Garnish with holly leaves and cranberries.

Serve with dollops of whipped cream.

NOTE: This cake freezes well before glazing.

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Comments

momo_55grandma 1 year ago said:
Awsome recipe love this cheesecake thanks

minitindel 1 year ago said:
Yep you found my weakness cheesecakes is one and caramel is the other hahahaha i love cranberries too
nicely done

five

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boofie 1 year ago said:
Sounds beautiful and delicious. Love the addition of chocolate to the glaze. Thanks for posting!

lacrenshaw 1 year ago said:
Thank you, guys for all you marvelous remarks on this oh-so-holiday cheesecake. I've been tempted to try this with different fruits, especially blueberries, but have never gotton around to it. Thanks for your support and, of course, your fives! lol
Lorraine

midgelet 12 months ago said:
Oh I just got to your page and love all your recipes!

Midge

lacrenshaw 12 months ago said:
Ha ha ha! We just discussed this, didn't we, midge? We may become even better friends, you know? Where are you from in this wide world of cookery? Thanks for the drools!
Lorraine

barbequeman 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Looks very nice ! I will try the parchment paper in lieu of a crust, with your recipe here of course, and see how many eyebrows it raises '-) Great looking recipe, I am looking forward to trying it, probably on Valentines.....

Blessings,

BQ

lacrenshaw 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I'd be really interested in hearing how it turns out "crustless", BQ. If you remember, let me know OK? Sometimes making a crust is just a bit of a pain in the neck!
Enjoy, BQ..
Lorraine

chihuahua 10 months, 1 week ago said:
I like a challenge and this cake sounds like it's right up my alley.

lacrenshaw 10 months, 1 week ago said:
The flavor of this cake is just divine, Chichi! Enjoy and thanks for your 5.
Lorraine

sunflower48386 9 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Beautiful! My Husband loves cheesecake. There are so many wonderful cheesecake recipes going around. I will bookmark this. Good idea for Valentines day bbq man

lacrenshaw 9 months, 4 weeks ago said:
You won't be disappointed in this one sun. I'll be waiting to hear from both you AND bbqman after Valentine's Day is gone. Enjoy!
Lorraine

dianalee27 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Oh Wow! Have to try this one.
Thanks for posting it!

lacrenshaw 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
You will not be disappointed, dianalee! Thank you so much for your five.
Lorraine

aussie_meat_pie 9 months, 1 week ago said:
I am definitely saving this one looks great 5^

lacrenshaw 9 months, 1 week ago said:
You won't be disappointed, aussie! That's a promise from me.. Thanks for your 5.
Lorraine

lacrenshaw 9 months, 1 week ago said:
I'm not too fond of the nature pictures on this page... anyone know how they got here? Thanks,
L

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