4-Ingredient Cranberry Cheesecake Bars: Irresistible & Easy
Delicious and creamy cranberry cheesecake bars with a buttery crust, perfect for dessert or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Pour filling over crust. Drop spoonfuls of cranberry sauce on top and swirl gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce.
- Chill bars for at least 2 hours before serving for best texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg