Cranberry Cheesecake With Walnut Crust

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, creamy cheesecake featuring a buttery walnut crust and tart cranberry sauce.
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This Cranberry Cheesecake with Walnut Crust is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust combines crunchy graham cracker crumbs with toasted walnuts and melted butter for a nutty, golden base. A layer of sweet-tart whole cranberry sauce adds a vibrant burst of flavor before the creamy, dense cheesecake filling is baked to perfection. The filling itself is smooth and rich, made with cream cheese, sour cream, and a hint of vanilla. It’s an elegant yet approachable dessert that looks stunning on any table. Ideal for holiday gatherings, Thanksgiving dinner, or a special weekend treat, this cheesecake requires chilling time but yields impressive results. The sugared cranberry garnish adds a festive touch and a delightful crunch.

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Cranberry Cheesecake With Walnut Crust

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10 Calories: 480.2

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This Cranberry Cheesecake with Walnut Crust is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust combines crunchy graham cracker crumbs with toasted walnuts and melted butter for a nutty, golden base. A layer of sweet-tart whole cranberry sauce adds a vibrant burst of flavor before the creamy, dense cheesecake filling is baked to perfection. The filling itself is smooth and rich, made with cream cheese, sour cream, and a hint of vanilla. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet approachable dessert that looks stunning on any table. Ideal for holiday gatherings, Thanksgiving dinner, or a special weekend treat, this cheesecake requires chilling time but yields impressive results. The sugared cranberry garnish adds a festive touch and a delightful crunch.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325ðF (165ðC).
  2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped walnuts, and melted butter until well mixed.
  3. Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  5. Spread the whole cranberry sauce evenly over the baked crust. Set aside.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 300ðF (150ðC).
  7. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and flour until smooth and creamy.
  8. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  9. Beat in sour cream and vanilla extract until well blended.
  10. Pour the cheesecake batter evenly over the cranberry sauce layer in the pan.
  11. Bake for about 1 hour, or until a knife inserted 1-1/2 inches from the edge comes out clean.
  12. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 30 minutes to prevent cracking.
  13. Remove cheesecake from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack for about 1 hour.
  14. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
  15. To make sugared cranberries for garnish: Toss fresh cranberries in a small amount of corn syrup until coated.
  16. Roll the syrup-coated cranberries in granulated sugar to coat evenly.
  17. Place sugared cranberries on a plate and let dry until ready to use.
  18. Just before serving, run a knife around the edge of the pan and release the springform ring.
  19. Transfer cheesecake to a serving plate. Garnish with sugared cranberries, kiwi slices, and mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 480.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.0g54%
Saturated Fat 10.6g53%
Cholesterol 75.5mg26%
Sodium 1274.5mg54%
Total Carbohydrate 17.1g6%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g27%
Sugars 5.8g
Protein 27.6g56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cheesecake, cranberry, walnut, crust, dessert, baking, holiday, thanksgiving, christmas, cream cheese, graham cracker, fruit, tart, sweet, chilling, springform pan, garnish, party food, make ahead, classic
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