Desserts

Cranberry-Cinnamon Cheesecake

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Today was my very first attempt at a cheesecake- ever! Cheesecake is my favorite dessert, but I've always been intimidated to try it. However, I came across this recipe jus...read more

posted by

MamaFine

on 12/25/2012

time

prep:

20 min

total:

6 hr 25 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2

cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs

1-1/2

cups sugar, divided

tsp. ground cinnamon, divided

1/4

cup butter, melted

pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

eggs

1-1/2

cups fresh cranberries (1/2 of 12-oz. pkg.)

1/2

cup water

1-1/2

cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Make It

HEAT oven to 325ºF.

MIX graham crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and butter until blended; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

BEAT cream cheese and 1 cup of the remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.

BAKE 55 min. to 1 hour 5 min. or until center is almost set. Cool on rack 15 min. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.

MEANWHILE, bring cranberries, water, remaining sugar and cinnamon to boil in saucepan on medium-high heat; simmer on low heat 8 to 10 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened and berries have softened, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly; refrigerate until ready to serve.

SPREAD cranberry sauce over cheesecake just before serving. Serve topped with COOL WHIP.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Healthy Living

Good news! You'll save 60 calories and 7g of total fat, including 4g of saturated fat, per serving by preparing with PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 3/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

How to Prepare in 13x9-inch Pan

Prepare using 13x9-inch pan. Reduce baking time to 42 to 44 min. or until center is almost set.

How to Use Entire Bag of Cranberries

Prepare cranberry sauce as directed, using 1 pkg. (12 oz.) fresh cranberries, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Spread half over chilled cheesecake as directed. Serve remaining with sliced cooked turkey or as a bread spread for turkey sandwiches.

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MamaFine

posted:12/25/2012

Today was my very first attempt at a cheesecake- ever! Cheesecake is my favorite dessert, but I've always been intimidated to try it. However, I came across this recipe just in time for Christmas and I just had to make an attempt. The video made me feel more confident, and I also watched the Cheesecake Tips video. I cooked it for the exact specified time & temp using a non-stick pan. I was a little nervous about the center setting since it wobbled for quite awhile, but by the time it was chilled completely (I'd say closer to 5-6 hours), it was perfect. My cheesecake cracked while cooling, but hey, that's what the glaze is for! The only thing I did differently, based on feedback from other reviews, was add a little more brown sugar (1/2 cup total) and about 2 Tbsp white sugar to my cranberries. I didn't feel they were too tart at all, just a perfect contrast to a wonderful cheesecake, very similar to a cherry pie filling. I loved this recipe so much that I am making another for a gather

aunwin

posted:11/10/2012

We had a thanksgiving themed tea party and I brought this cake. Everyone was begging for the recipe. I followed it exactly except no cool whip. Did not feel it need it.

CindyL4248

posted:2/25/2011

Family said this is a MUST every Christmas!! AWESOME!!

janna985

posted:12/26/2010

Wonderful cheesecake!!!! Loved the cranberry sauce on top!! =)

a cook

posted:12/2/2010

This cheesecake turned out extremely well; the cheesecake itself was easy and the cranberry topping was amazing.

lilbritt_82

posted:11/28/2010

My sis-in-law made this for Thanksgiving. It was fantastic!!! She had to make it for two seperate meals and it was completely gone both times. Her husband told her it was just like something from the cheesecake factory. Will definitely be making this!!!!