5 c fresh cranberries, divided (or frozen, partially thawed) .
1/4 c water .
7 tbsps unsalted butter, melted .
3 tbsps sugar .
5 tbsps Grand Marnier .
1/8 tsp ground allspice .
1 (9 oz) package chocolate wafer cookies .
1 c sugar .
1 tsp ground nutmeg .
1/2 c chilled sour cream .
1 tbsp cornstarch .
white chocolate curls (optional) .
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg .
1 tbsp grated orange peel .
2 c chilled heavy whipping cream .
1/2 c ruby port .
1 c sugar
Directions
Step #1 Finely grind cookies, chips, & sugar in processor.
Step #2 Add melted butter; mix until wet crumbs form.
Step #3 Set aside 1/2 c crumb mixture.
Step #4 Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom & 2" up sides of 9" diameter springform pan with 2 3/4" sides.
Step #5 Whisk egg yolks, 1 c sugar, & water in medium metal bowl.
Step #6 Set over saucepan of simmering water & whisk vigorously until candy thermometer registers 175 degrees, about 8 mins.
Step #7 Remove bowl from over water.
Step #8 Add 1/2 tsp nutmeg & 1/8 tsp allspice.
Step #9 Using mixer, beat until thick & cook, about 5 mins.
Step #10 Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, sour cream, Grand Marnier, orange juice concentrate, & grated orange peel in large bowl until peaks form.
Step #11 Add egg yolk mixture & fold together.
Step #12 Pour 2/3 of filling into crust.
Step #13 Sprinkle top with reserved 1/2 c crumb mixture.
Step #14 Gently spoon remaining filling over.
Step #15 Cover up; freeze overnight or up to 3 days.
Step #16 Whisk Port & cornstarch in large skillet to mix.