Cranberry Cheesecake

Ingredients and Weight:

• Graham cracker crumbs: 1 1/2 cups (150g)
• Sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
• Butter, melted: 6 tablespoons (85g)
• Cream cheese, softened: 32 ounces (907g)
• Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
• Eggs: 3 large
• Sour cream: 1 cup (240ml)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Cranberry sauce: 1 1/2 cups (360ml)

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3/5

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
4. Pour half of the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan. Top with cranberry sauce. Pour the remaining batter over the cranberry sauce.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set.
6. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per slice
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy, tangy cheesecake
• Tart and juicy cranberry sauce
• Rich and decadent flavor

User Comments:

• "This cheesecake is absolutely divine! The combination of the sweet and tangy cranberry sauce with the creamy cheesecake is perfect."
• "I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and presentation."
• "The cheesecake is easy to make and looks impressive when served. I will definitely be making this again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use softened cream cheese for a smooth and creamy texture.
• Do not overmix the cheesecake batter, as this can cause the cheesecake to be dense and dry.
• If you don't have a springform pan, you can bake the cheesecake in a regular 9-inch baking pan. Just be sure to line the pan with parchment paper to prevent the cheesecake from sticking.
• Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the cheesecake to set and prevent it from falling apart.