How to Make Lemon Cranberry Cheesecake Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing quite like the puckering taste of lemon combined with the sweet, tangy burst of cranberries. And when you add in the creamy decadence of cheesecake, the result is a dessert that is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. That’s why these Lemon Cranberry Cheesecake Bars are a must-try recipe for anyone who loves the refreshing flavors of citrus and the tartness of cranberries.

This recipe takes the classic cheesecake and turns it into a convenient and portable bar ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 24

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir flour, oats, and 3/4 cup brown sugar together in a medium bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of this mixture and press remaining mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes .
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese with sweetened condensed milk in a small bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in lemon juice and spread mixture evenly over prepared crust. Empty cranberry sauce into a small bowl and stir in cornstarch and brown sugar. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Sprinkle top with reserved crust mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Store covered in the refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    259 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 109mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 113mg