Cinnamon & Cranberry Cheesecake
6 Hr(s) 25 Min(s)
20 Min(s) Prep
6 Hr(s) 5 Min(s) Cook
Take a walk on the tart and sweet side with a cinnamon-spiked cranberry cheesecake. Give this Cinnamon & Cranberry Cheesecake a try.
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16 servings
Original recipe yields 16 servings
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA 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 Whipped Topping
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Let's Make It
1
Heat oven to 325ºF.
2
Mix graham crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and butter until blended; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
Spread cranberry sauce over cheesecake just before serving. Serve topped with COOL WHIP.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
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.
Tip 2
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.
Tip 3
Special Extra
Top each serving with a fresh mint leaf and dash of additional cinnamon.
Tip 4
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.
Tip 5
Soften Cream Cheese
Place completely unwrapped package of cream cheese in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 10 sec. or just until softened. Add 15 sec. for each additional package of cream cheese.
Nutrition
Calories
370
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g
32%
Saturated Fat 15g
75%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 130mg
43%
Sodium 310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrates 31g
11%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 24g
48%
Protein 6g
12%
Vitamin A
25%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
4%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
16 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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