• Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare a 9-inch spring form pan by wrapping the outside with heavy-duty aluminum foil. For the best results, double or triple the foil layer to ensure no water leaks into the pan. Bring a large pot of water to boil on the stove.
• Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Add the crust mixture to the springform pan and use a cup or flat-bottomed glass to press the crust into an even layer and about 1 inch up the sides.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

Cranberry Swirl

• While the crust is in the oven, make the cranberry sauce. Add cranberries, sugar, and water to a saucepan. Cook until cranberries begin to pop and sauce thickens, about 8-10 minutes. Use an immersion blender to blend the cranberry mixture smoothly. Set aside to cool completely.

Cheesecake Filling

• To a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add cream cheese and sugar, beating on medium-low speed until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, and salt, and continue to mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed between each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as you go. Mix until just combined.
• Pour half the cheesecake mixture into the baked crust. Add spoonfuls of the cranberry sauce and swirl into the cheesecake filling with a knife or toothpick. Top with the remaining cheesecake batter and the remaining cranberry sauce, and swirl again.
• Tap the pan on a flat surface to remove any air bubbles. Place in a large roasting pan and carefully pour the boiling water ½ the way up the springform pan.
• Bake for 55 minutes or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly.
• Turn the oven off and open the door, allowing it to slowly cool down for about 1 hour. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Gently run a knife around the edges of the pan and carefully release the ring of your springform pan.