The ingredients in this cranberry orange cheesecake are so simple, but packed with flavor! I recommend making a homemade cranberry sauce to really ramp up the flavor in this cheesecake. This cheesecake will knock your socks off with fresh and fun flavors.
Crust And Cranberry Filling
Graham Cracker Crumbs: You can buy them at the store or make your own crumbs using Graham Crackers and pulsing them in a food processor.
Granulated Sugar: This is just your regular pantry sugar to help sweeten the crust. You could leave this out if you wanted to.
Butter: Butter helps the crust stick together. You’ll want to use unsalted because there is added salt in this crust already.
Salt: Just a pinch to bring out all the lovely flavors!
Canned Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce or Homemade: You can easily buy a can, or make it yourself homemade! I have a great recipe for cranberry sauce that you’ll want to save for later anyways!
Cheesecake
Cream Cheese: You will need to buy 4 8oz packages of cream cheese. It’s a lot! But that’s what makes this cheesecake so creamy and tangy.
Granulated Sugar: Your pantry sugar will work great.
Sour Cream: This makes the cheesecake extra creamy and tangy! You’re going to love the flavor this adds.
Eggs: I always use large grade A eggs in my recipes.
Vanilla Extract: Whatever you have on hand for baking will do.
Orange Zest: You will want to buy an orange and zest fresh orange into this cheesecake. It makes such a difference
If you have never made a cheesecake before, you have nothing to worry about! I’ve included lots of insider tips from my years of experience that will help you make the perfect cheesecake every time! This orange cranberry cheesecake is perfect for the season, so get ready for your new favorite holiday dessert!
Crust
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325℉. Prepare a 10-inch springform pan by spraying with cooking spray.
Mix: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt together. This should resemble damp sand.
Press: Pour the crumb mixture into the prepared springform pan and press evenly into the pan. You can use the bottom of a flat glass or a flat measuring cup to really press it in well and get a nice, even crust.
Bake: Bake for 10 minutes. Allow cooling completely.
Source: BBC
