Cranberry Orange Cheesecake

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup crushed chocolate wafer cookies (12 to 13 cookies)
• 1-1/2 tsp. finely shredded orange peel, divided
• 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 3 8-oz. pkgs. reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup snipped dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup low-calorie cranberry juice or fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. For crust, in bowl combine crushed cookies and 1 teaspoon of the orange peel. Stir in butter. Press crust in bottom of 9-inch springform pan; set aside.

2. In mixing bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour with electric mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes. Mix in eggs and remaining 1/2 tsp. orange peel until combined. Fold in dried cranberries and juice. Pour into crust-lined pan. Sprinkle with fresh cranberries.

3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a 2-1/2-inch area around edges appears set when gently shaken. Cool on wire rack 15 minutes. Using a small sharp knife, loosen edges from sides of pan. Cool for 30 minutes. Remove sides of pan. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts

* Servings Per Recipe 12 to 16 servings
* Calories275,
* Total Fat (g)17,
* Saturated Fat (g)10,
* Monounsaturated Fat (g)5,
* Polyunsaturated Fat (g)1,
* Cholesterol (mg)101,
* Sodium (mg)293,
* Carbohydrate (g)23,
* Total Sugar (g)18,
* Fiber (g)1,
* Protein (g)8,
* Vitamin C (DV%)4,
* Calcium (DV%)5,
* Iron (DV%)4,
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet