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chilled cranberry cheesecake

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For chilled cranberry cheesecake

  • 1 1/2 c
    graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    grated orange peel, divided
  • 1/3 c
    butter, melted
  • 1
    envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 c
    orange juice
  • 1 pkg
    (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can
    (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 1/2 c
    heavy whipping cream

How To Make chilled cranberry cheesecake

  • 1
    In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and 1 teaspoon orange peel; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool completely. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over orange juice and let stand for 1 minute. Cook over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved; cool slightly.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in a icing bowl, c=beat cream cheese and remaining orange peel until blended. Beat in cranberry sauce until smooth. Beat in cooled gelatin mixture; mix well.
  • 3
    In a bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over crust. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.
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