Description
Cranberry Orange Cheesecake Bars are a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake infused with tart cranberries and bright orange zest. This indulgent dessert is perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to a simple family dinner. With a buttery graham cracker crust and an elegant dusting of powdered sugar, these bars will impress your guests and leave them craving more. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to become a beloved recipe in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange juice and zest.
- Fold in fresh cranberries gently. Pour filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg