Cheesecake Cranberry Bars Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and tangy cranberry with these Cheesecake Cranberry Bars. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are a winter wonder, ideal for Christmas gatherings or cozy weeknight treats. With a buttery oat crust, creamy cheesecake layer, and a vibrant cranberry topping, each bite is a symphony of flavors that will leave everyone craving for more!
Recipe Category:
Bar Cookie
Keywords:
Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 1/2 cups | Quick-cooking oats |
| 1/4 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 cup | Butter (unsalted) |
| 1 cup | White chocolate chips |
| 1 package | Cream cheese (8 oz), softened |
| 1 can (14 oz) | Sweetened condensed milk |
| 1/4 cup | Lemon juice |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 can (14 oz) | Whole berry cranberry sauce |
| 1 tbsp | Cornstarch |
Instructions:
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Prepare Crumb Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, and brown sugar.
- Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently stir in the white chocolate chips.
- Set aside 2 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture for later use.
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Prepare Crust:
- Flour your hands and press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13×9 inch baking pan, forming an even crust.
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Prepare Cheesecake Layer:
- In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until creamy.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth and well combined.
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Assemble Bars:
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
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Prepare Cranberry Topping:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the whole berry cranberry sauce and cornstarch until well combined.
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Add Cranberry Topping:
- Spoon the cranberry mixture over the cream cheese layer, distributing it evenly.
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Top with Reserved Crumb Mixture:
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the cranberry layer.
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Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cheesecake bars for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cover and refrigerate until serving time.
- Cut into bars of desired size and serve chilled.
These Cheesecake Cranberry Bars are a delightful combination of sweet, creamy, and tart flavors, making them a perfect treat for holiday gatherings, special occasions, or simply as a decadent dessert to enjoy any time of the year!
