My Cranberry Cheesecake Bars are simple and a festive dessert for the holidays. Creamy, sweet, and tangy bars with a perfectly swirled cranberry topping.
My family loves cheesecake and these Cranberry Cheesecake Bars are a perfect holiday sweet treat.
I make these bars in a 8x8 baking pan, and top them with a simple cranberry sauce. I love the sweet vanilla cheesecake paired with the tart cranberry flavors.
The bars are so simple to make and can be made in advance for a easy dessert that can be pulled from the fridge.
Ingredients
- cream cheese
- sugar
- large eggs
- sour cream
- vanilla extract
- whole berry cranberry sauce
For Crust:
- graham crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- butter
- sugar
Instructions
For Crust:
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine graham crackers, sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Stir to fully combine the butter into the sugar and graham crackers.
- Add the mixture to an 8x8 baking pan. Press the crust mixture firmly into the pan. Set aside.
For the Filling:
- Using a stand mixer or a handheld mixer, combine the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time. Make sure each egg is evenly mixed before adding the next. Add the sour cream.
- Add the vanilla and beat the mixture a final time before adding it to the baking pan.
- Pour the filling over the crust and use a spatula to smooth the top.
- Next, spoon the cranberry sauce over the filling. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cranberries.
- Place the baking pan in the oven and bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
- The cheesecake should not wobble in the middles and edges will be golden.
- Allow the cheese to cool completely before placing it in the fridge. Allow the cheesecake to chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Cut into squares and serve.
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Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
For Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
For Crust:
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
For Crust:
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine graham crackers, sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Stir to fully combine the butter into the sugar and graham crackers.
- Add the mixture to an 8x8 baking pan. Press the crust mixture firmly into the pan. Set aside.
For the Filling:
- Using a stand mixer or a handheld mixer, combine the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time. Make sure each egg is evenly mixed before adding the next. Add the sour cream
- Add the vanilla and beat the mixture a final time before adding it to the baking pan.
- Pour the filling over the crust and use a spatula to smooth the top.
- Next, spoon the cranberry sauce over the filling. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cranberries.
- Place the baking pan in the oven and bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
- The cheesecake should not wobble in the middles and edges will be golden.
- Allow the cheese to cool completely before placing it in the fridge. Allow the cheesecake to chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Cut into squares and serve.
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