CHOCOLATE CRAN-RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

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Cranberries, raspberries and baking cocoa take ordinary cheesecake bars to a new level. The recipe makes a big batch so it's terrific for large gatherings.-Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
1/2 cup cranberry juice
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
5 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional melted semisweet chocolate and fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in berries and cranberry juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, butter and cocoa. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour berry mixture over crust., In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and remaining sugar until smooth. Add egg substitute; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla. Pour over top., Bake at 325° for 45-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drizzle with additional melted chocolate and garnish with raspberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Johayver Acmad
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I will never make this recipe again.


Joanne Manies
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This recipe was a waste of time.


Scott Kelley-Byrd
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe to others.


Maralyn
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The bars were too expensive to make.


Agnes Ezimedu
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I didn't like the texture of the bars.


muhamad mussa
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The bars were too crumbly.


Abdirahman Tiita
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I would have liked more chocolate in the bars.


Danielle Ramirez
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars didn't turn out as pictured. They were still tasty, though.


Carlo Olivier
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The bars were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Charlet Hack
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my friends loved them.


Junior Dladla
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I'm definitely going to make these bars again. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mohammed Mujahed
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These bars are so rich and decadent. I can't believe how easy they were to make.


TIM ROSS
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but these bars were amazing! The chocolate and fruit flavors really balanced out the cheesecake.


Francis
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Aibangbee Rachael
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These bars are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.


Kiyingi Ivan
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I love the combination of chocolate, cranberries, and raspberries in these bars. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Someone Basheer
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These cheesecake bars were a hit at my party! They were so delicious and easy to make. I used fresh cranberries and raspberries, and the combination of flavors was perfect.