New York Cheesecake With Cranberry Port Topping
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 34 cup granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 12 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
- 14 cup butter, melted
- 340 g cranberries
- 34 cup granulated sugar
- 12 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 12 cup port wine
- Grease the bottom of a 9" springform pan and line the sides with parchment paper.
- Set the pan on a large square of heavy-duty foil and press the foil up the sides of the pan.
- Set aside.
- To make the crust, stir the crumbs with the butter until moistened.
- Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake in the centre of a 350 degree F oven until set, about 10 minutes.
- Let cool on a rack.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in the sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Beat in the lemon juice, vanilla and salt, then beat in the sour cream.
- Pour over the crust.
- Set the springform pan in a larger pan and pour in enough hot water to come 1" up the sides.
- Bake in the centre of a 325 degree F oven until the shine disappears and the edge is set yet the centre still jiggles slightly, about 1-1/4 hours.
- Turn off the oven and let cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the water and transfer to a rack.
- Remove the foil and let cool completely.
- Cover and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- To make the topping, bring the cranberries, sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Reduce the heat and let simmer until saucy and the berries pop but still retain their shape, about 8 minutes.
- Whisk the corn starch into the port until dissolved.
- Gently whisk into the cranberry mixture and return to a boil.
- Boil until thickened, about 1 minute.
- Let cool slightly.
- Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
- Spoon about 1/2 cup of the topping over the cheesecake, leaving 1/2" border.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Serve the remaining topping as a sauce.
cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, salt, sour cream, chocolate wafer crumbs, butter, cranberries, sugar, water, cornstarch, port wine
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/new-york-cheesecake-with-cranberry-port-topping-396330 (may not work)