Ingredients for - Citrus Cranberry Cheesecake

1. 1-1/2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 8 whole crackers)
2. 1/4 cup sugar
3. 1/3 cup butter, melted
4. Filling:
5. 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
6. 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
7. 1/4 cup lemon juice
8. 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
9. 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
10. 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
11. Optional: Sugared cranberries and orange zest strips

How to cook deliciously - Citrus Cranberry Cheesecake

1 . Stage

In a large bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.

2 . Stage

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until fluffy. Beat in lemon juice until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in cranberries and orange zest. Pour filling over crust. Place on pan on a baking sheet.

3 . Stage

Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

4 . Stage

Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with sugared cranberries and orange zest strips if desired.