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Cranberry Cheesecake Bars

Published: Nov 18, 2022 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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My Cranberry Cheesecake Bars are simple and a festive dessert for the holidays. Creamy, sweet, and tangy bars with a perfectly swirled cranberry topping.

Cut bars of vanilla cheesecak2 with a cranberry swirl on a plate.

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.

Unsliced vanilla cheesecak2 with a cranberry swirl.

Ingredients

  • cream cheese
  • sugar
  • large eggs
  • sour cream
  • vanilla extract
  • whole berry cranberry sauce

For Crust:

  • graham crackers (about 1 sleeve)
  • butter
  • sugar
Cut bars of vanilla cheesecak2 with a cranberry swirl.

Instructions

For Crust:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine graham crackers, sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Stir to fully combine the butter into the sugar and graham crackers.
  3. Add the mixture to an 8x8 baking pan. Press the crust mixture firmly into the pan. Set aside.

For the Filling:

  1. Using a stand mixer or a handheld mixer, combine the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time. Make sure each egg is evenly mixed before adding the next.
  3. Add the vanilla and beat the mixture a final time before adding it to the baking pan.
  4. Pour the filling over the crust and use a spatula to smooth the top.
  5. Next, spoon the cranberry sauce over the filling. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cranberries.
  6. Place the baking pan in the oven and bake, uncovered, for 60 minutes.
  7. The cheesecake should not wobble in the middles and edges will be golden.
  8. Allow the cheese to cool completely before placing it in the fridge. Allow the cheesecake to chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
  9. Cut into squares and serve.
Cut bars of vanilla cheesecak2 with a cranberry swirl.

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Cut bars of vanilla cheesecak2 with a cranberry swirl on a plate.
Cut bars of vanilla cheesecak2 with a cranberry swirl on a plate.

Cranberry Cheesecake Bars

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 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 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 60 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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