cranberry-cinnamon cheesecake
This recipe combines a unique blend of ingredients that make for a superb-tasting cheesecake. Recipe & Photo: Kraftrecipes.com
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
8-12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups honey maid graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 oz.ea.) cream cheese, softened
- 4 - eggs
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries (1/2 of 12-oz. pkg.)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups thawed cool whip topping
How To Make cranberry-cinnamon cheesecake
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Step 1Mix graham crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, and butter until blended; press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Step 2Beat cream cheese and 1 cup of the remaining sugar in a large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
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Step 3Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until center is almost set. Cool on rack 15 minutes. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake for 4 hours.
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Step 4Meanwhile, bring cranberries, water, remaining sugar and cinnamon to boil in saucepan on medium-high heat; simmer on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and berries have softened, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly; refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Step 5To serve, spread cranberry sauce over cheesecake. Serve topped with Cool Whip.
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#Quick & Easy
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Diet:
Vegetarian
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