EASY CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

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I found this recipe about 25 yrars ago in one of those holiday cookbooks at the checkout counter. I'm not sure which one because I have misplaced it. The orange zest is my own addition. I hope you enjoy these as much as we do. They are quick, easy, delicious and impressive enough for company. The cranberry swirled with the white...

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box white cake mix
1/2 c butter, softened
1 large egg
1/2 c finely chopped pecans
1 - 8 oz pkg creamed cheese, softened
1/4 c powdered sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
2 tsp orange zest
1 can(s) whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • 2. In mixer bowl blend together first four ingredients and mix until crumbly. Pat mixture into bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 6-8 minutes until crust is set but not browned.
  • 3. In bowl mix together creamed cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, egg and 1 teaspoon of the orange zest. Pour carefully over crust. Smooth evenly.
  • 4. In small bowl mix together cranberry sauce, nutmeg, and remaining orange zest. Spoon over creamed cheese layer in 3 rows. Draw knife thru back and forth to swirl cranberry into cheese cake layer.
  • 5. Bake for 30-40 minutes until creamed cheese mixture is set. Cool in pan and cut into 36 bars. Enjoy!

Kamrujaman Rabbi
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but these bars look amazing. I might have to give them a try.


Julio Lebron
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These look so delicious. I can't wait to try them.


Md Xifan
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I'm making these for my holiday party. I know they'll be a hit!


Neha khan Alia
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I have been looking for a good cranberry cheesecake bar recipe. This one looks perfect.


Himesh Mahato
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I want to try making this for my friends and family.


SAGHARA_ BOY
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Love this one!


Subhan Rain
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So yummy and easy to follow recipe.


Carolyn McSwain Houchin
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Would definitely make these again!


Salar Saluu
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Overall, I thought these cheesecake bars were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Sajjad Ctg
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These bars were a bit of a disappointment. The cheesecake filling was grainy and the cranberry topping was too tart.


Charman Ndlovu
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I found the crust to be a little too thick, but the cheesecake filling was delicious.


sabuj fokir
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Siam Siam
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I love the combination of cranberries and cheesecake. These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Tavin
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These cheesecake bars were so easy to make. I had them in the oven in less than 30 minutes.


Arabi kolade Favour
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I made these bars for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up!


Clown gaming
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These bars were delicious! The cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth, and the cranberry topping was tart and tangy.


Manana Rivent
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I've made these cheesecake bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


mosa Letlala
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These cheesecake bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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