Description
This Cranberry Orange Cheesecake is a delightful holiday dessert featuring a creamy, tangy filling with the perfect balance of sweet cranberries and zesty orange. With a buttery graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is an elegant and festive treat for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in cranberries and orange zest.
- Pour mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is almost set.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can top the cheesecake with a few extra cranberries or a cranberry glaze before serving.
- Make sure the cheesecake is fully cooled before refrigerating to prevent condensation from forming on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes