I spiked the graham cracker crust with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and then brightened the creamy cheesecake with tons of fresh orange zest. Before baking, I swirl on a layer of sweet and tart homemade cranberry spread and then garnish it with these gorgeous and sparkly Sugared Cranberries and Candied Orange Slices. This is such a show-stopper!
Ingredients and Equipment Needed
Special Equipment 9 or 10 inch springform pan Roasting pan (or similar) for a water bath Heavy duty aluminum foil to keep cheesecake protected from leaks Crust Graham cracker crumbs Brown sugar Cinnamon Ginger Cloves Nutmeg Butter Cheesecake Layer Softened cream cheese Granulated sugar Eggs – This recipe calls for room temperature eggs. To bring them up to room temp quickly, place them in a bowl of warm water for 5-10 minutes while you gather your other ingredients. Vanilla extract Fresh orange zest Full fat sour cream Cranberry layer Fresh cranberries Granulated sugar Orange juice Water Cinnamon and cloves Decoration Sweetened heavy whipping cream Candied oranges and sugared cranberries Fresh oranges Fresh cranberries – This recipe requires one 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries, which you can find in the produce department of the grocery store during fall and winter months. You will use half the bag for the sauce, and the other half for the sugared cranberries on top. Granulated sugar Water
How to Make Orange Cranberry Cheesecake
