Best 2 Easy Cranberry Cheesecake Bars Recipes

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Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS



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I've been making these bars since I was a kid. I used to bake and sell cookies and cakes for Thanksgiving and Christmas every year from about 9 years old until I was well into my teens. Everyone loved these.

Provided by graniteangel

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 (10 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine cake mix, butter, 1 egg and pecans. Mix until smooth. It will look like cookie dough.
  • Line a 12x8 glass dish with dough.
  • Bake for 7 minutes or until crust is set, but not browned.
  • Cream the cream cheese with the powdered sugar, vanilla and 1 egg.
  • In separate mixing bowl combine cranberry sauce with nutmeg.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture over top of crust, making sure to spread evenly.
  • Spoon cranberry sauce into three horizontal lines. Run a butter knife through cranberry sauce into cream cheese mixture to create swirls.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is set.
  • Cool completely and cut into bars.

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!

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more vibrant color than frozen cranberries. If you can, try to find fresh cranberries for this recipe.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries: The cranberries should be cooked until they are softened but still hold their shape. Overcooking the cranberries will make them mushy.
  • Use a good quality cream cheese: The cream cheese is the main ingredient in this cheesecake, so it's important to use a good quality cream cheese. Look for a cream cheese that is smooth and has a rich flavor.
  • Don't overbeat the cream cheese: Overbeating the cream cheese will make it lumpy. Beat the cream cheese just until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Use a springform pan: A springform pan is the best pan to use for this cheesecake because it allows you to easily remove the cheesecake from the pan.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours: The cheesecake needs to be chilled for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the cheesecake to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

This easy cranberry cheesecake bars recipe is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cheesecake is made with a creamy cheesecake filling and a sweet and tart cranberry sauce. The cheesecake bars are then topped with a crunchy pecan crumble. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in just a few hours. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive dessert, give this easy cranberry cheesecake bars recipe a try.

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