CHOCOLATE CRAN-RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

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Cranberries, raspberries and baking cocoa take ordinary cheesecake bars to a new level. The recipe makes a big batch so it's terrific for large gatherings.-Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
1/2 cup cranberry juice
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
5 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional melted semisweet chocolate and fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in berries and cranberry juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, butter and cocoa. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour berry mixture over crust., In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and remaining sugar until smooth. Add egg substitute; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla. Pour over top., Bake at 325° for 45-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drizzle with additional melted chocolate and garnish with raspberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Dalan42 Gamer
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Chocolate-cran-raspberry cheesecake bars? Sign me up!


Diana Katosh
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I'm drooling over these cheesecake bars!


Mamun Mamunmamun
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These cheesecake bars are on my to-bake list!


Bilal sahwool
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I'm going to make these cheesecake bars for my next party.


Waleed Salah
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These cheesecake bars look delicious!


Joliene Williams
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I can't wait to try these cheesecake bars!


Khagendra Limbu
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These cheesecake bars are perfect for any occasion.


Tanweer Arshad
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I'll definitely be making these cheesecake bars again!


Sayam Khan
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These cheesecake bars are the best I've ever had!


Shelby Pruitt
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I love these cheesecake bars!


Carrie Levensky
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These cheesecake bars are amazing!


Collins Jalla
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These cheesecake bars are the best! I love the combination of chocolate, cranberries, and raspberries. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Charles Clinton
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I love these cheesecake bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. The chocolate-cranberry-raspberry topping is my favorite part.


ZAIN AWAIS
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These cheesecake bars are amazing! The crust is buttery and flaky, the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth, and the chocolate-cranberry-raspberry topping is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Md Ashik Absar
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I made these cheesecake bars for my family and they loved them! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The chocolate-cranberry-raspberry topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Micheal Mubanga
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These cheesecake bars are so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of chocolate, cranberries, and raspberries. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Mar Mahi
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I've made these cheesecake bars several times and they're always perfect. The crust is buttery and flaky, the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth, and the chocolate-cranberry-raspberry topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Rhantay Powell
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These cheesecake bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries and raspberries.


Evangelist Solomon Josephus Demby
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I made these cheesecake bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Rm Tv
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The chocolate-cran-raspberry cheesecake bars were a huge hit at my party! They were so delicious and everyone loved them.