Christmas Cheesecake - Pass the Dessert
"Christmas cheesecake is a stunning, festive dessert brimming with creamy layers of cheesecake, whipped cream, and tart cranberry compote...."
INGREDIENTS
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¾ cup water
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1½ cups granulated sugar (divided into ½ cup and 1 cup)
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2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
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2 cups fresh cranberries
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14 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
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1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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½ cup finely chopped pecans
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
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16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 eggs (room temperature)
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⅓ cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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2½ cups heavy cream (very cold, divided into 1 cup, 1 cup, and ½ cup)
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½ cup powdered sugar
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4 ounces white chocolate baking bar (broken into smaller pieces)
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1 tablespoon water
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1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
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