Jul 09 2026

Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe

Time7h 30m
Serves12

Make Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe in just 7h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Method

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  1. 1

    Preheat and crust prep

    Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs (1.5 cups), granulated sugar for crust (2 tbsp), and melted butter (6 tbsp) until the mixture resembles wet sand.

  2. 2

    Form crust

    Press crust mixture into the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill 10 minutes to set.

  3. 3

    Bake crust

    Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until fragrant. Remove and let cool.

  4. 4

    Make filling

    In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese (32 oz) on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add granulated sugar for filling (1 cup) and beat until fluffy. Beat in sour cream (0.5 cup) until smooth. Add eggs (3) one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract (1 tsp) until just combined.

  5. 5

    Assemble and swirl

    Pour filling over crust. Dollop cranberry sauce (0.5 cup) in several spots over the surface. Use a knife to swirl the sauce into the filling.

  6. 6

    Bake filling

    Bake cheesecake at 325°F for 55-70 minutes, until the center is almost set and the edges are slightly puffed.

  7. 7

    Cool and chill

    Let cheesecake cool on a rack to room temp, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Run a knife around the edge before releasing the springform. Slice and serve.