Name: Cranberry-Orange Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 9-ounce box chocolate wafer cookies, broken; 2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water; 2 cups fresh cranberries; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

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Cranberry-Orange Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust

Cape Cod's cranberry bogs — which supply the crowning glory of countless holiday desserts — provided the inspiration for this festive and luscious cheesecake. Chocolate wafer cookies (used in the crust) are sometimes located in the ice cream section, displayed above the freezer case.

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