No-Bake Cheesecake Tart with Sugared Cranberries

Name: No-Bake Cheesecake Tart with Sugared Cranberries
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 12 HONEY MAID Honey Grahams, finely crushed (about 1-3/4 cups crumbs); ½ cup butter, melted; ½ tsp. ground cinnamon; 1⅓ cups sugar, divided; 1 container mascarpone cheese; 1 pkg. brick cream cheese, softened; 2 Tbsp. maple syrup; 1 cup frozen whipped topping; ½ cup cranberries

No one has to know this beautiful cheesecake is a no bake dessert. Cranberries dipped in sugar make a festive garnish for this holiday cheesecake.

Prep time:

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Makes 10 servings.

Ingredient list

12 HONEY MAID Honey Grahams, finely crushed (about 1-3/4 cups crumbs)
½ cup butter, melted
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
1⅓ cups sugar, divided
1 container (8 oz.) mascarpone cheese
1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 cup thawed frozen whipped topping
½ cup cranberries

Directions

Combine graham crumbs, butter, cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch tart pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Beat mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, maple syrup and 1 cup of the remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Stir in whipped topping. Spoon into crust.

Refrigerate 2 hours.

Meanwhile, dip cranberries in water; shake gently to remove excess water. Roll cranberries in remaining sugar; place in single layer on plate. Let stand until dry.

Top tart with sugared cranberries just before serving.

Recipe Tips

Size-WiseSweets can be part of a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portions.
VariationOmit mascarpone cheese. Prepare recipe using 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese or Neufchatel cheese.