Cranberry Cheesecake With Sauce

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 34 cups flour, divided
• 14 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 12 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 ounces marsarpone cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 12 cups sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons whiskey (optional)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 8 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

1. In a mixing bowl, cream eggs and sugar.
2. Add sour cream and vanilla.
3. In a small bowl, combine cranberries, almonds and 2 tablespoons flour.
4. Toss to coat.
5. In a separate bowl, combine remaining flour, baking soda and baking powder.
6. Blend into sour cream mixture.
7. Fold in cranberry mixture.
8. Spread batter into a greased and floured 9x13 pan.
9. In a small bowl, combine mascarpone and orange zest.
10. Drop by spoonfuls over batter.
11. Bake for 40 minutes in 350 degree oven or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
12. Let cool.
13. Directions for sauce:.
14. Combine sugar, cream and whiskey in a medium saucepan.
15. Boil for 2 minutes.
16. Remove from heat, add vanilla and let cook for 5 minutes.
17. Stir in butter, one piece at a time until all of the butter has been incorporated into sauce.
18. Serve at room temperature over cake.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cranberry-cheesecake-with-sauce-358381 (may not work)