Description
These Christmas Cheesecake Bars bring a delightful blend of cranberry and white chocolate flavors, creating a mouthwatering dessert. They’re simple to make, eye-catching, and perfect for your holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 9 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 32 oz full fat cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 vanilla bean
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 6 oz white chocolate melting chips or baking bar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the cranberry topping by cooking cranberries with 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until thickened.
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and light brown sugar; press into the baking pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Incorporate eggs and remaining ingredients, including melted white chocolate, into the mixture.
- Pour cheesecake batter over cooled crust, swirl cranberry mixture on top, and bake for 35-40 minutes until just set.
- Cool, then refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.
These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.
A sharp knife dipped in hot water helps achieve clean cuts when slicing the bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg