MALLOW CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE

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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.

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