Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Cranberry Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars! These delectable treats are a perfect blend of tangy cranberries, creamy pumpkin, and a rich cheesecake filling, all nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of sweet and tart, with the cranberries adding a burst of brightness to the smooth pumpkin and cheesecake. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a special dessert, these bars are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
The article features two irresistible recipes:
1. Cranberry Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: Embark on a culinary journey with our classic Cranberry Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. This recipe combines the flavors of fresh cranberries and pumpkin puree, creating a vibrant and festive dessert. With a creamy cheesecake filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars are a perfect blend of textures and flavors.
2. No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: If you're short on time or prefer a no-fuss dessert, our No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are the perfect choice. Featuring a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling made with cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and spices, these bars are nestled on a graham cracker crust and topped with a layer of tart cranberries. Enjoy the same delectable flavors without the hassle of baking.
Both recipes are easy to follow and provide detailed instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can create these delightful treats. With their vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, these Cranberry Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
PUMPKIN-CRANBERRY BARS
Here on Zaar there are a couple of recipes somewhat like this one, but there are differences, & the Great Pumpkin is tellin' Charlie Brown that this one is pretty darn good! Preparation time does not include time needed for unfrosted bars to cool completely.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- FOR THE BARS, in a large bowl, mix together first 7 ingredients.
- Stir in pumpkin, butter, eggs & vanilla until well blended.
- Stir in cranberries, then spread mixture into an ungreased 15"x10" jellyroll baking pan.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
- FOR THE FROSTING, melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until butter just starts to turn a golden color ~ DO NOT LET IT BURN!
- Remove immediately from heat & pour into a bowl.
- Let butter cool slightly, then stir in powdered sugar & vanilla.
- Stir in enough orange juice to form a frosting consistency.
- When pan of uncut pumpkin bars is cooled completely, frost & cut into bars.
- Serve & enjoy & refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 53.9, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 20.5, Protein 1.3
PERFECT PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BARS
These pumpkin cheesecake bars are delicious and perfect for the fall holidays. They taste best when chilled in the refrigerator overnight!
Provided by Kiwi
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 9h35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Stir flour, butter, and 1/4 cup sugar together in a bowl until dough is well-blended. Pat dough into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and vanilla together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves together in a bowl.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cooled crust. Pour pumpkin mixture over cream cheese mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bars are set, about 60 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 170.4 mg, Sugar 12.5 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.
CRANBERRY-PUMPKIN CHEESCAKE (BARS)
Steps:
- Position racks in center and lower third of oven. Preheat ove to 350*F. Coat 9"x3" springform pan with cooking spray (or 9"x13" for bars)In food processor process cookies and nuts until finely ground; stir in butter. Press crumb mix onto bottom of pan and 1" up side of pan. Bake 8 minutes. Cool. Place roasting pan with water on lower rack filled 1/2 way with water. At medium-hi speed beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy about 3 minutes. On low speed beat in 1 egg at a time. Beat in sour cream, flour and vanilla on Meium for 2 minutes. Pour half into crust and bake 40 minutes or until jiggles slightly. Meanwhile, at low speed beat pumpkin, cinnamon and ginger into remaing batter. Spread cranberry sauce over still hot cheesecake layer but leave 1/2" border. Top with pumpkin batter which will come almost to top of pan. Bake another 40-45 mins. turn off oven and let cake sit with door closed for 20 minutes. Run knife around edge to loosen. Cool refridgerate overnight. Add whip cream and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tart and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweet pumpkin and creamy cheesecake filling. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cheesecake bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cheesecake bars in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
- Chill the cheesecake bars before serving. This will allow the cheesecake to set and firm up.
Conclusion:
These cranberry pumpkin cheesecake bars are a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your cheesecake bars turn out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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