CRANBERRY EGGNOG CHEESECAKE BARS

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My family loves everything cheesecake. These bars combine tart cranberries and rich cream cheese, and taste even better when chilled overnight! -Carmell Childs, Ferron, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup eggnog
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides; grease paper., In a large bowl, combine cake mix and oats; stir in melted butter. Reserve 1-1/3 cups crumb mixture for topping; press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually beat in eggnog and flour. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust., In a small bowl, mix cranberry sauce and cornstarch until blended; spoon over cheesecake layer. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 50-55 minutes or until edges are brown and center is almost set., Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Lifting with parchment, remove cheesecake from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Yasir Rasheed
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These bars are so festive and delicious, they're perfect for a holiday party.


earthly desires
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I'm not sure I like the combination of cranberry and eggnog, but I'm willing to try it again.


temi rest
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover eggnog.


Sardar Barekzai
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I had some trouble getting the crust to set properly, but the filling turned out great.


Stephen Alfred
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These bars are a little too sweet for my taste, but I think I'll try making them again with less sugar.


Gregory Britton
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I'm always looking for new and festive recipes for the holidays, and these bars definitely fit the bill! They're sure to be a hit at my next party.


Abnabo Cummade
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These bars are so easy to make, I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.


car vines
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I love the tartness of the cranberries in these bars. It really balances out the sweetness of the eggnog filling.


Muntazir Hafeez
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I made these bars for my family's Christmas dinner and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Ace Onner
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These bars are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion.


Fahad Junejo
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I'm not a huge fan of eggnog, but I really enjoyed these bars. The cranberry flavor really mellows out the eggnog flavor.


Mayra Jannat
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These bars were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the festive presentation.


Abba yusha'u
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I love how easy these bars are to make! The no-bake crust is a real time-saver, and the filling comes together in just a few minutes.


Nahiyan Wafi
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These cheesecake bars are a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors. The cranberry eggnog filling has a creamy, smooth texture that perfectly complements the graham cracker crust.