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Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Bars

Delicious cheesecake bars with a tangy cranberry and orange twist.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Melted Butter

Filling

  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest

Topping

  • 1.5 cups Cranberries fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ¼ cup Orange Juice freshly squeezed

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
  4. Pour cream cheese mixture over the crust. Bake for 30 minutes or until set. Let cool.
  5. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until cranberries pop and mixture thickens. Let cool slightly.
  6. Spread cranberry mixture over the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cheesecake, Cranberry, Orange
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