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Cranberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cwhole milk
- 2 cold-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cwhole-milk plain yogurt
- 4 tspvanilla extract
divided
- 1 tbspblack chia seeds
- ½ tspground cinnamon
- ¼ tspsalt
- 2 cfrozen whole cranberries
- 1 tspgrated orange zest
- ⅓ corange juice
- 1 ½ tbspsugar
- ⅛ tspground ginger
- ¾ creduced-fat cream cheese
softened, 6 ounces
- 1 ½ tbsphalf-and-half
- 1 tsphoney
- ½ cgraham cracker crumbs
from 2 sheets
Directions
- 1
Combine 2¼ cups milk, 2 cups oats, ½ cup yogurt, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon salt; stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours (and up to 4 days).
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- 2
Meanwhile, combine 2 cups cranberries, 1 teaspoon orange zest, ⅓ cup orange juice, 1½ tablespoons sugar and ⅛ teaspoon ginger in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until most cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour; cover and refrigerate until ready to use (up to 4 days). (Alternatively, microwave on High in a covered medium heatproof bowl, stirring once, until most cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.)
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- 3
Meanwhile, place ¾ cup cream cheese, 1½ tablespoons half-and-half, 1 teaspoon honey and the remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla in a medium bowl; stir with a rubber spatula until fully combined, about 1 minute. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use (up to 4 days).
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- 4
Spoon 2 tablespoons of the cooled cranberry mixture into each of 4 (16-ounce) jars; spoon ½ cup oat mixture over each. Top each with 1½ tablespoons cream cheese mixture. Repeat the layers. Top each jar with 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs.
Cranberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
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About this Recipe
Craving a breakfast that feels like a decadent dessert but fuels your day with wholesome goodness? These Cranberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats transform your morning routine into something truly special, offering a delightful twist on a classic comfort flavor.
What makes this recipe stand out is the inspired combination of a creamy, tangy cheesecake layer with a vibrant, naturally sweet cranberry swirl, all built on a foundation of satisfying oats. The blend of whole milk, rich plain yogurt, and subtle vanilla perfectly mimics the essence of cheesecake, while black chia seeds ensure a luxuriously thick texture that holds up beautifully overnight.
Expect a breakfast that's both comforting and invigorating. Each spoonful delivers a creamy, subtly sweet oat base, punctuated by bursts of tart-sweet cranberry and the bright zest of orange. The gentle warmth of cinnamon and ginger from the cranberry sauce complements the cool, tangy cream cheese layer. Finished with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs, it provides a satisfying crunch reminiscent of a traditional cheesecake crust, making every bite a delightful experience. This fiber-rich dish is designed to keep you feeling full and energized.
Feel free to customize this delightful breakfast to your liking. While whole milk and whole-milk plain yogurt provide the richest, most authentic cheesecake texture, you could experiment with other milks or plant-based yogurts for dietary adjustments. Swap the frozen whole cranberries for other berries like blueberries or raspberries if you prefer, though the cranberry-orange zest combination is truly unique. You can also adjust the amount of honey or sugar to suit your preferred level of sweetness.
This makes for an ideal make-ahead breakfast, perfect for busy weekday mornings or a relaxed weekend treat. Serve it chilled, directly from the jar or bowl, for a truly satisfying start to your day.