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Cranberry Streusel Cheesecake Bars

Cranberry Streusel Cheesecake Bars

Cranberry Streusel Cheesecake Bars

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Nov 30, 2013
UPDATED: Mar 13, 2020
1 Review / 5 Average
4 Comments
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Cranberry Streusel Cheesecake Bars make a festive holiday dessert.  I can’t believe December is already here, with the Christmas baking, shopping, and whirlwind of activities.  When I saw the Cranberry Streusel Cheesecake Bars on Peas and Crayons, I knew I had to make this recipe.  It looked festive and awesome and relatively healthy.   And since these are bars, they are super easy to make.  It’s also a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce.

Cranberry Cheesecake Bars Overhead

These Cranberry Streusel Cheesecake Bars consist of a pecan streusel crust with a layer of sweet, creamy, cheesecake, a layer of cranberry sauce, and topped with the remaining streusel topping.

Actually, since I did not refrigerate the cheesecake layer before adding the cranberry sauce to it, they decided to mix together for more of a swirl.  Either layered or swirled they taste fantastic.

Cranberry Cheesecake Bars pan

I made a few changes to the original recipe by using pecans instead of walnuts and substituted light cream cheese for the original, and used lemon juice instead of orange zest in the cheesecake.

These bars looked pretty and tasted amazing!  They will be a great addition to your holiday baking, and would be welcome at any get together.  Happy Holidays!

Cranberry Cheesecake Bars

If you like this recipe, try the Cranberry Orange Cookies, Pumpkin Magic Bars or my Best Brownies recipes.

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Cranberry Streusel Cheesecake Bars

Cranberry Streusel Cheesecake Bars make a festive holiday dessert with cream cheese, cranberries and a delicious streusel topping.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cranberry Cheesecake Bars, Cranberry Streusel Cheesecake Bars
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 364kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup of white whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup of light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped unsalted pecans
  • 1 [8 oz] package light cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Either grease and flour or spray with baking spray a 9x9 baking pan.
  • To make the streusel, in a medium bowl, stir in flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Cut cold butter into small pieces and add to the mixture. Using a pastry cutter or fork, combine the streusel mixture until it consists of small crumbs. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  • Press 2 cups of the streusel mixture into the bottom of an 9x9 baking pan for the crust.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla, and lemon juice and mix to combine. Pour evenly over the crust. Spread the cranberry sauce over the top of the cheesecake layer.
  • Sprinkle the remaining streusel mixture evenly over the top.
  • Bake at 350F for about 25 - 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before serving. These can be enjoyed immediately after cooling or, refrigerating for a few hours (recommended).

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

 

For another fruit dessert, try this light Strawberry  Cream Pie from my friend at Renee’s Kitchen Adventures.

Filed Under: Bars / Brownies, Cakes, Christmas, Cranberry, Cranberry Desserts, Desserts, Sweet Tagged With: bars, cranberry, cream cheese, dessert

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Hi, I’m Michele Feuerborn, wife, and dog Mom, with 20+ years experience as a home cook. I’m the Founder of Flavor Mosaic, as well as the author, recipe developer, and photographer. I share fast, easy, flavorful recipes with bold flavors, featuring Instant Pot recipes and Southern and Mexican cuisines.

Comments

  1. Mary Ellen says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Thanks for sharing these at Talking Tuesday Over the Fence! This looks delicious!!! Pinned for later….

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  2. Courtney @ Family Gone Healthy says

    March 18, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Wow! These cranberry cheesecake bars really look delicious!

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    • Michele says

      March 18, 2014 at 5:49 pm

      Hi Courtney, these are one of our favorites. I’m glad you like them. Thanks for visiting.

      Reply
  3. Marion@Life Tastes Good says

    April 18, 2014 at 10:24 am

    I’m looking forward to trying these bars! I love anything streusel!!

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