Best 2 Holiday Cheesecake Bars Recipes

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**Tantalize Your Taste Buds with a Symphony of Cheesecake Bars: A Journey Through Culinary Delights**

Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure as we embark on a journey through the realm of cheesecake bars. These irresistible treats are a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, promising an extraordinary taste experience. From classic New York-style cheesecake bars with their velvety smooth filling and graham cracker crust to decadent chocolate cheesecake bars with a rich, dark chocolate ganache, there's a cheesecake bar to satisfy every palate. But the journey doesn't end there. Discover the tangy delight of lemon cheesecake bars, the refreshing burst of key lime cheesecake bars, and the delightful surprise of salted caramel cheesecake bars. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic cheesecake, ensuring an exciting and diverse culinary adventure. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to be captivated by the magic of cheesecake bars.

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HOLIDAY SHEET PAN CHEESECAKE BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



Holiday Sheet Pan Cheesecake Bars Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: graham crackers, unsalted butter, cream cheese, sugar, large eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, sweet potato puree, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, chopped pecans, chocolate hazelnut spread, semi sweet chocolate, cinnamon, apple pie filling, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

24 graham crackers, crushed, plus 3, broken into quarters, divided
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 sticks, melted
32 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 ½ cups sugar
4 large eggs
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup sweet potato puree
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
¼ cup semi sweet chocolate, melted
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup apple pie filling
¾ cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Make the crust: In a large bowl, mix together the crushed graham crackers and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  • Pour onto a baking sheet and press into an even layer. Use a spatula to draw lines in the crust crosswise, dividing it into 4 even sections. Arrange the graham cracker quarters along the lines, then press down the crust around the crackers to secure.
  • Bake for 8 minutes until lightly browned. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 225°F (105°C).
  • Make the filling: In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer on medium speed to whip the cream cheese and sugar until slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time.
  • Mix in the sour cream and vanilla. Divide the filling evenly between 4 medium bowls.
  • In the first bowl, mix in the sweet potato puree, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, and the nutmeg.
  • In another bowl, whisk in the chocolate hazelnut spread.
  • In another bowl, whisk in ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • In the last bowl, mix in the pumpkin puree and the pumpkin pie spice.
  • Pour each flavored filling into a section of the crust and smooth with a spatula.
  • Scoop the apple pie filling over the cinnamon flavor and swirl into the filling with a skewer.
  • Drizzle the melted semi-sweet chocolate over the chocolate flavor and swirl into the filling with a skewer.
  • Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the pumpkin filling.
  • Bake for 1 hour, until cheesecake is set. Let cool in the oven with the door open.
  • Refrigerate overnight before slicing into wedges and serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 13 grams

HOLIDAY CHEESECAKE BARS



Holiday Cheesecake Bars image

Christmas officially arrives at our house when I make these melt-in-your-mouth bars. Red and green maraschino cherries add a jolly finish to each light and creamy morsel. -Kathy Dorman, Snover, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup cold butter
1 cup chopped walnuts
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced red and green maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts. Reserve 1 cup. Press remaining crumbs onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Pour filling over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. , Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned and filling is almost set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Garnish with cherries if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer cheesecake, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
  • To make the cheesecake bars more festive, decorate them with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or fresh berries.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use two 8-inch round baking pans.
  • Be sure to chill the cheesecake bars for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • You can store the cheesecake bars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These holiday cheesecake bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give these cheesecake bars a try!

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