Description
These Christmas Cheesecake Bars bring together tangy cranberries and sweet white chocolate, featuring a buttery crust for a festive dessert perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cranberries
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberries by rinsing and cooking with sugar and vanilla until soft.
- Make the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar, then bake.
- Mix cream cheese with sugar, eggs, sour cream, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Fold in cooled cranberry sauce, then pour over the crust and bake until set.
- Cool at room temperature, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, then add whipped cream topping.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the recipe.
For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
Ensure all ingredients, especially cream cheese, are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg