Cranberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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"I came across this recipe several years ago, and it's become a family favorite," shares Rhonda Lund of Laramie, Wyoming. A crumbly oat topping and crust sandwich the smooth cream cheese and sweet-tart cranberry fillings.

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Cranberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 36 Servings
15 30 45

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar and butter; mix until crumbly. Press 2-1/2 cups of the crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the milk, egg whites, vanilla and remaining flour. Spoon over prepared crust. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and cornstarch. Spoon over cream cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack before cutting. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving bar equals 142 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 67 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Cranberry Cheesecake Bars in Light & Tasty February/March 2003, p59

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Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2011 by wasoongu

I made these last night to take to a Super Bowl party. The recipe really makes a big batch! I think the reason other reviewers are finding them "bland", "ok", or not as tart as expected, is because there is too much of the crumb mixture. Next time I will reduce it by about 1 cup. It would also be good to add another full or half can of cranberries. But overall, tasty. And I was asked for the recipe!


Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2011 by msdaisey

these were ok,not as good as I was expecting


Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2010 by betheab199@aol.com

I thought these were on the bland side. I was expecting more of that tart cranberry taste.


Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2010 by cynthiaelliott

These bars were delicious, and very easy to make. I will definitely make them again.


Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2010 by twinkle_toes

This is a great recipe and so easy on the waistline. I make this often to take to parties.


Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2009 by twinkle_toes

I have made this recipe a number of times. It is delicious and it is great that I can fit it into my healthy eating plan

 
 
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