If you're in the mood for a sweet and tangy treat, then cranberry streusel cheesecake bars are the perfect recipe for you. These delectable bars feature a creamy cheesecake filling topped with a crunchy streusel and a layer of tart cranberries. They're perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party.
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CHEESECAKE CRANBERRY BARS
I like to serve these wonderful bars as one of the desserts for Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone always goes back for seconds!-Kris Lehman
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup for the topping. Stir in chips to the remaining mixture. With floured fingers, press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light. Add the milk, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour over the crust. Combine the cornstarch and cranberry sauce until blended. Spoon over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the reserved crust mixture., Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool for 1 hour on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate.
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CRANBERRY CHEESE BARS
A holiday bar cookie using cranberry sauce
Provided by Peggy McCormack
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cranberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats and 3/4 cup of brown sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of this mixture and press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk until light and fluffy. Stir in the lemon juice and spread the mixture evenly over the prepared crust. Empty the can of cranberry sauce into a small bowl and stir in the cornstarch and brown sugar. Spoon over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the top with the reserved crust mixture.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until top is golden. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 108.9 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS
"I came across this recipe several years ago, and it's become a family favorite," shares Rhonda Lund of Laramie, Wyoming. A crumbly oat topping and crust sandwich the smooth cream cheese and sweet-tart cranberry fillings.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar and butter; mix until crumbly. Press 2-1/2 cups of the crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the milk, egg whites, vanilla and remaining flour. Spoon over prepared crust. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and cornstarch. Spoon over cream cheese mixture. , Sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
KETO CRANBERRY STREUSEL BARS
Low-carb bars with a good balance of sweet-tart for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. The kids will love them too!
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Orange Dessert Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Pour almond flour, sweetener, melted butter, and almond extract for crust in a medium bowl and mix well. Set aside 1/3 of the mixture to be used later for the streusel topping. Press remaining 2/3 of the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until partially golden, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Combine cranberries, sweetener, orange juice, orange zest, and arrowroot powder in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until all of the cranberries have popped, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes. Spread cranberry filling over the crust.
- Stir pecans and cinnamon into the remaining crust mixture, mixing until incorporated. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over the cranberry mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting into bars, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 31 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CHERRY STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS
These dessert bars are one layer of yumminess after another-from the shortbread cookie crust and cheesecake filling to the cherry streusel topping.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 1h12m
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Mix cookie crumbs, butter and 4 oz. cream cheese with mixer until blended. Reserve 1-1/4 cups crumb mixture; press remaining onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 10 min.; cool.
- Beat remaining cream cheese, sugar, eggs and extract until blended. Spread over crust; top with pie filling. Combine nuts and reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over pie filling.
- Bake 30 to 32 min. or until edges are lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
EASY CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS
I've been making these bars since I was a kid. I used to bake and sell cookies and cakes for Thanksgiving and Christmas every year from about 9 years old until I was well into my teens. Everyone loved these.
Provided by graniteangel
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h10m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Combine cake mix, butter, 1 egg and pecans. Mix until smooth. It will look like cookie dough.
- Line a 12x8 glass dish with dough.
- Bake for 7 minutes or until crust is set, but not browned.
- Cream the cream cheese with the powdered sugar, vanilla and 1 egg.
- In separate mixing bowl combine cranberry sauce with nutmeg.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over top of crust, making sure to spread evenly.
- Spoon cranberry sauce into three horizontal lines. Run a butter knife through cranberry sauce into cream cheese mixture to create swirls.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is set.
- Cool completely and cut into bars.
Tips:
- For the perfect cheesecake texture, make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start mixing.
- To prevent the cheesecake from cracking, bake it in a water bath.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can bake the cheesecake in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to trim the edges of the crust before baking.
- You can use any type of berries you like in this recipe. Fresh or frozen cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries would all be delicious.
- For a fun twist, try adding a layer of chocolate ganache or caramel sauce between the cheesecake and the streusel topping.
Conclusion:
Cranberry streusel cheesecake bars are a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy cheesecake filling, tart cranberries, and crunchy streusel topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give cranberry streusel cheesecake bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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