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    Amaretto Cranberry Swirled Cheesecake

    Published: Dec 14, 2014 Last updated: Nov 30, 2020 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A delicious baked cheesecake is swirled with an amaretto cranberry relish before baking, resulting in a delicious dessert worthy of any holiday table.

    Its no secret.  I love incorporating booze into my food.  I love the flavor it brings to your recipes and this Amaretto Cranberry Swirled Cheesecake is no exception!  The homemade cranberry sauce boosted with Amaretto Liquor swirled into this almond flavored creamy baked cheesecake is absolutely to die for!

    Amaretto Cranberry Swirled Cheesecake
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    This week #SundaySupper is bringing you libational treats. With Christmas and the New Year just around the corner, there will likely be a lot of celebrating happening over the next few weeks and we want to share with you some of our favorites!
     

    I have always been a huge fan of almond flavor.  As an adult, that love of almond flavor carried over into my love for Amaretto.  When I saw Claudia over at What's Cookin' Italian Style Cuisine (one of my long time blogging friends and fellow (former) NY'er) had a recipe for Cranberry Amaretto Sauce, I knew I was making it for our Thanksgiving dinner!  I used the leftovers from this recipe to incorporate in my cheesecake!

    Amaretto Cranberry Swirled Cheesecake
    This cheesecake made it into my office.  I imagine everyone there must think I'm nuts to make a cheesecake and bring the whole thing in, but that's what I did.  🙂  Grumpy wasn't home the week I made this and even if he was home, the whole cake could not have been eaten by us.  
     
    As it is, the day after I took this cheesecake into work, I see only 1 slice left the next day when I returned to the kitchen, and I believe that slice didn't sit around too long either!  So, I must not be the only one who thought the cheesecake was yummy.
    Amaretto Cranberry Swirled Cheesecake

    What are some of your favorite Libations?  Is it an appetizer, drink, savory, or sweet treat?  I would love to know!

    Amaretto Cranberry Swirled Cheesecake

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A delicious baked cheesecake is swirled with an amaretto cranberry relish before baking, resulting in a delicious dessert worthy of any holiday table.
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 279 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 package graham crackers 12 sheets in 1 package
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 cup Amaretto Cranberry Sauce
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2-½ packages ⅓ less fat cream cheese 12 ounces
    • 1 cup light sour cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 4 large eggs

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Wrap the outside bottom of 9″ spring form pan with heavy duty foil.
    • Place crackers in food processor and process until fine crumbs are
      formed. Add cocoa powder and pulse a few times to combine. Slowly add
      melted butter while processor is running on low and process until
      combined. Press mixture into bottom of spring form pan coated with
      cooking spray. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.
    • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
    • Place cranberry sauce and water in food processor. Process until smooth.
      If mixture is still too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until
      mixture is thin enough to swirl into cheesecake.
    • Combine 1 cup sugar and cream cheese in large mixing bowl. Mix at medium
      speed until smooth. Add in yogurt, vanilla, and almond extract and mix
      until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each
      addition.
    • Pour cheesecake mixture over prepared crust. Using a large tablespoon,
      spoon cranberry sauce over the filling. With a table knife, drag through
      cranberry sauce to swirl into cheesecake batter.
    • Place spring form pan into deep baking pan and add hot water to baking
      pan to a depth of 3 inches. Bake at 325 degrees for 50-60 minutes or
      until center of cheesecake barely moves when pan is touched.
    • Turn oven off and cool cheesecake in oven for 3 hours. Remove from oven, run knife around outside edge. Cover and chill 8 hours.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32g
    Keyword Cranberry Swirled Cheesecake
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. Rachael Yerkes

      December 16, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      You did it again, made me want dessert in the AM! I love this.

      Reply
    2. Renee Paj

      December 16, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      Wow. I have no words. This is one good looking cheesecake! Now pass me a fork!

      Reply
    3. Yvonne [Tried and Tasty]

      December 16, 2014 at 7:21 am

      Oh this looks so festive and decadent! I bet it is wonderful - can't go wrong with cheesecake!

      Reply
    4. Sarah Olson

      December 16, 2014 at 5:16 am

      what a fun and festive dessert. Very creative and pretty.

      Reply
    5. Mary Ellen

      December 16, 2014 at 2:19 am

      Cheesecake is one of my faves, this looks like the perfect texture. It's gorgeous!

      Reply
    6. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads

      December 16, 2014 at 2:14 am

      Amaretto and leftover cranberry sauce? What a perfect flavored cheesecake!

      Reply
    7. Sarah Reid

      December 16, 2014 at 12:54 am

      It's soo pretty! And I know it would be a hit here

      Reply
    8. Erica S (EricasRecipes.com)

      December 15, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      I don't think I have ever seen a better re-purpose for leftover cranberry sauce! This looks amazing.

      Reply
    9. Julie @ Texan New Yorker

      December 15, 2014 at 6:15 pm

      You put all my favorite holiday flavors in a cheesecake, which I also adore!! This sounds heavenly and so perfect for December!

      Reply
    10. Ala

      December 15, 2014 at 8:11 am

      Ermigosh--YES. Your office is one lucky bunch!! This cheesecake looks to die for...

      Reply
    11. Roz Corieri Paige

      December 14, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      Wow, you just don't know how much cranberries hold the keys to my foodie heart in the last months of the year!
      Keeper and pinned!
      Roz

      Reply
    12. Susan Pridmore

      December 14, 2014 at 9:47 pm

      What an amazing cheesecake - perfect for the holidays!

      Reply
    13. Lea Ann (Cooking on the Ranch)

      December 14, 2014 at 8:54 pm

      What a great Holiday recipe. Looks and sounds delicious.

      Reply
    14. Laura Dembowski

      December 14, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      Stunning cheesecake!

      Reply
    15. Cindy Kerschner

      December 14, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      This sauce sounds amazing!

      Reply
    16. Tara Noland

      December 14, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      I have been drooling over this all day, everytime I see it!!

      Reply
    17. Deanna Samaan

      December 14, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      You had me at Cheesecake! This looks simply divine!!

      Reply
    18. Renee Goerger

      December 14, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      I'm an amretto lover for sure. The fact that you've added it into cranberry sauce and then put it in a cheesecake makes me seriously love you! What a beautiful dessert!!!
      Renee - Kudos Kitchen

      Reply
    19. Renee

      December 14, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      The color and flavors of that cheesecake make it perfect for the holidays. Cheers!

      Reply
    20. claudia lamascolo

      December 14, 2014 at 11:59 am

      Simply genius, just love the sound of this cheese cake, I appreciate your shout out but this is just to die for, you really out did your self cant wait to try it, I will never have to worry about what to do with leftover cranberry again! WOW Shelby the photos are just amazing 🙂 merry christmas to you and yours xo hugs

      Reply
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