Cheesecake Cranberry Bars

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"On the menu for our Thanksgiving festivities."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 2 1/2 dozen

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
• 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, oats, and brown sugar.
2. Using a pastry blender, cut int the butter until mixture is crumbly.
3. Gently stir in white chocolate morsels.
4. Set aside 2 1/2 cups of the crumb-morsel topping.
5. Flour your hands and press remaining mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
6. In another mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is creamy.
7. Add in the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla; stir until smooth and well combined.
8. Pour mixture over crust.
9. In another bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce and cornstarch.
10. Spoon mixture over the cream cheese layer.
11. Sprinkle evenly with reserved crumb mixture.
12. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until center is set.
13. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
14. Cover and keep in the refrigerator until serving time.
15. Cut into bars and serve.

Reviews

[patti k.]

I just made these yesterday - the recipe came in a supermarket flyer. They're very good. I found that they're fragile for a while and do need to sit till cooled completely - even better after refrigeration.

 

[jesrn2000]

These bars were fabulous! I made them for a party last fall & brought the extras to work - several people who said they didn't like cranberries even thought they were great. The second time I made them I was going from memory (my computer had plunked out on me) and I forgot the white chocolate chips - they were still excellent! (I guess my memory wasn't too bad :)

 

[cabotpanther]

Made these for Thanksgiving and my family thought the were outstanding. They gobbled up every one. This is a very sweet cheesecake bar. For me, a little went a long way. My family's delight is enough reason for me to make these again. Thanks.

 

[MSMD310]

easy to make! the cheesecake and cranberry were delicious and a great combo, but the crust was WAY TOO sweet! If I were to try these again, I would omit the white chocolate chips. Sadly, these didn't get gobbled up at Thanksgiving......

 

[Jenna Naquin]

Out-of-this world delicious. WOW!! These cheesecake bars far exceeded my expectations. Had incredible rich and creamy flavor. The white chocolate chips were a great idea. My family loves cranberries and was very pleased. I sent some to work with my husband. They were a hit at his office, too. Thanks for a unique dessert idea.