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No Bake Cranberry Orange Cheesecake

A creamy, tangy no-bake cheesecake topped with vibrant cranberry and orange flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers, crushed For a crunchy, buttery crust.
  • 1/4 cup Butter, melted Binds the crust and adds richness.
For the filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use room temperature for a smoother filling.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar For sweetness and smoothness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream For a luscious, whipped topping.
For the topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Provides tartness and color.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest For a citrusy kick.
  • 1-2 tbsp Sugar To sweeten the topping as needed.

Method
 

Preparation of the crust
  1. Crush the graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
  2. Mix in melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Making the filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
  3. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
Assembling the cheesecake
  1. Spoon the cheesecake filling into the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  2. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Preparing the topping
  1. In a saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, orange zest, and a little sugar.
  2. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Serving
  1. Once the cheesecake has set, pour the cranberry topping over and serve chilled.

Notes

For best flavor, chill the cheesecake overnight. Can also be adapted for gluten-free or dairy-free diets.