Savory Thanksgiving Cheesecake

Sent this recipe to my sister in law Andrea in hopes she would volunteer to make it and she did!! It was so good will definitely make it again very soon perfect for the holidays or bringing to a party!!

FOR CRANBERRY LAYER

1 

(1-lb.) bag fresh cranberries 

1/2 c. 

granulated sugar 

Zest of 1 orange  

Pinch of kosher salt 

1/2 c. 

water 

FOR CRUST

1 1/2 c. 

crushed Ritz crackers (from 1 1/2 sleeves)

4 tbsp. 

melted butter

FOR FILLING

2 

(8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 

1 

(4-oz.) log goat cheese 

4 oz. 

brie, rind removed  

1/4 c. 

sour cream 

2 

large eggs 

1 tsp. 

kosher salt 

1 tsp. 

freshly chopped rosemary  

1 tsp. 

fresh thyme leaves 

Crackers or bread, for serving 

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and let boil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cranberries have burst and sauce is thickened. Let cool while you prepare cheesecake. 
2. Preheat oven to 325°. Wrap bottom of an 8” springform pan with aluminum foil. In a medium bowl, combine ritz crackers and melted butter together. Pour into springform pan and press into an even layer and up the sides. Bake until lightly golden, 15 minutes. 
3. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese, goat cheese, and brie until smooth. Add sour cream and beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until incorporated, then add salt, rosemary, and thyme.
4. Pour half the cheesecake batter over crust, then pour in about ¾ of the cranberry sauce. Top with remaining cheesecake batter and smooth top. 
5. Place cheesecake into a large roasting pan and pour in enough boiling water to come up halfway in the pan. Bake until cheesecake only slightly jiggles in the center, 35 to 40 minutes. 
6. Turn off oven and prop door open and let cheesecake cool in oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil from cheesecake and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours and up to overnight. 
7. Top with remaining cranberry sauce and serve with crackers or bread.