Christmas Cheesecake Recipe

 Christmas Cheesecake Recipe

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel, divided
• 3 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
• 3 large egg yolks, divided
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 5 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 5 large eggs
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups cranberries

Time: 5 hours
Serves:14

• Combine 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon lemon peel, and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Add 3/4 teaspoon vanilla, 1 egg yolk and softened butter; mix well and shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
  Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  Press one-third of the dough over the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. Remove the side of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove and cool, then attach the side of the pan. Press the remaining dough over the side of the pan to within 1-inch of the top. Place in refrigerator.
  Set oven to 500°F (260°C).
  In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 3/4 cups sugar and cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add remaining grated lemon peel, flour, vanilla and orange peel; mix well. Add eggs and remaining egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add cream and mix well. Pour into the prepared pan.
  Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 250°F (120°C) and bake for 1 hour longer. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
  Combine remaining sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add water and cranberries. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2 minutes then remove heat and to cool. Spread over the cheesecake. Chill, covered, for 3 hours before removing the pan side and serving.

• For Cooking times Please see above.
• Allow to cool before serving.
• Store in an airtight container.

• Serve with Tea or Coffee.
• Great at Christmas Parties.

Christmas Recipes Index