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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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In a small bowl combine crumbs, walnuts and butter.
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In the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan firmly press crumb mixture.
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Bake until golden, 5 to 6 minutes; remove from oven; cool slightly.
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Spread with cranberry sauce; set aside.
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Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
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In the large bowl of an electric mixer beat cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth.
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Beat in eggs, sour cream and vanilla until well blended; spread evenly over cranberry sauce.
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Bake until a knife inserted 1-1/2-inches from the edge comes out clean, about 1 hour; turn off oven; leave cheesecake in oven with door ajar until top is firm to the touch, about 30 minutes.
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Cool on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
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Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.
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Just before serving, remove cheesecake from pan to a serving plate.
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Garnish with sugared cranberries, kiwi slices and mint leaves, if desired.
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NOTE: To make sugared cranberries: In a small bowl place a small amount of white corn syrup.
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Add fresh cranberries, a few at a time, turning to coat; then place in a bowl of granulated sugar.
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Using a fork, remove cranberries from sugar and place on a plate until ready to use.