Best Mallow Cranberry Cheesecake Recipes

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MALLOW CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE



Mallow Cranberry Cheesecake image

Specks of cranberry sauce dot this cool and creamy cheesecake. The sugared cranberries on top are optional.-Gloria Colton, Russell, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup heavy whipping cream
SUGARED CRANBERRIES:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 package (12 ounces) fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries, thawed
2/3 cup superfine sugar
Orange slice and orange peel strips, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, nuts and sugar. Stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved; cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme until smooth. Beat in cranberry sauce. Add cooled gelatin; mix well. , In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over crust. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds, until gelatin is completely dissolved. Whisk until slightly frothy., Lightly brush mixture over all sides of berries. Place on a wire rack over waxed paper; sprinkle with superfine sugar. Let stand at room temperature for up to 24 hours (do not refrigerate or the sugar will dissolve)., Just before serving, carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Spoon sugared cranberries over cheesecake. If desired, top with orange slice and orange peel strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MALLOW CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE



Mallow Cranberry Cheesecake image

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup(s) finely chopped macadamia nuts
2 tablespoon(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) butter, melted
1 - envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup(s) cold water
2 package(s) (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 jar(s) (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 can(s) (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
FOR THE SUGARED CRANBERRIES
1 - envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup(s) cold water
1 package(s) (12 ounces) fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries, thawed
2/3 cup(s) superfine sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, nuts and sugar. Stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved; cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme until smooth. Beat in cranberry sauce. Add cooled gelatin; mix well. In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over crust. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds, until gelatin is completely dissolved. Whisk until slightly frothy. Lightly brush mixture over all sides of berries. Place on a wire rack over waxed paper; sprinkle with superfine sugar. Let stand at room temperature for up to 24 hours (do not refrigerate or the sugar will dissolve).
  • Just before serving, carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Spoon sugared cranberries over cheesecake. Refrigerate leftovers.

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