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No Bake Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This No Bake Cranberry Orange Cheesecake combines a zesty orange-flavored cream cheese filling with a crunchy graham cracker crust, topped with a vibrant cranberry topping and sparkling sugared cranberries. Perfect for a festive dessert that requires no oven time, this cheesecake is creamy, tangy, and visually stunning, ideal for holiday gatherings or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 2 cups (268g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp (26g) sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 tbsp (112g) unsalted butter, melted

Orange Cheesecake

  • 24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (104g) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (58g) sour cream
  • 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 3 1/2 tsp orange zest
  • 1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3/4 cup (86g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cranberry Topping

  • 3 1/4 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 cups (250g) cranberries
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Sparkling Cranberries

  • 1 cup (207g) sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup (100g) fresh cranberries

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir in melted unsalted butter until the mixture looks like wet sand. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a springform pan or cheesecake dish to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling to set.
  2. Make the Orange Cheesecake Filling: Using a mixer, beat room temperature cream cheese with sugar and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Mix in fresh orange juice and orange zest. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring it remains light and fluffy.
  3. Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the orange cheesecake filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the cheesecake to firm up properly.
  4. Prepare the Cranberry Topping: In a small saucepan, mix cornstarch with a little cold water to create a slurry. Add cranberries, fresh orange juice, and orange zest to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and cranberries begin to burst. Allow it to cool completely before spreading over the set cheesecake.
  5. Prepare Sparkling Cranberries: Combine half the sugar and water in a small pan and bring to a boil to make a simple syrup. Once cooled slightly, dip fresh cranberries into the syrup, then roll them in the remaining sugar. Place on parchment paper to dry for about an hour to create sparkling sugared cranberries.
  6. Make the Whipped Cream: Whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest until soft peaks form. This whipped cream will be used to garnish the cheesecake.
  7. Finish and Serve: Once the cheesecake has set, spread the cooled cranberry topping evenly over the surface. Garnish with the sparkling cranberries and dollops of orange whipped cream before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight to allow it to set firm and develop flavors.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Sparkling cranberries can be prepared a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
  • If you prefer a tart cheesecake, reduce sugar slightly in the filling or topping.
  • This recipe is not baked, so it’s perfect for hot weather or when you want a simple dessert without an oven.

Find it online: https://justworthi.com/no-bake-cranberry-orange-cheesecake-recipe/