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Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Bars

Delightfully creamy cheesecake bars with a refreshing cranberry-orange topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
For the Cranberry Topping
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon orange juice

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  5. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional 10 minutes.
Prepare the Cranberry Topping
  1. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and orange juice.
  2. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Assemble and Chill
  1. Spread the cranberry topping over the baked cheesecake layer.
  2. Refrigerate the cheesecake bars for at least 4 hours or overnight before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. You can substitute frozen cranberries if fresh are not available.

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