Easy Creamy Cranberry Orange Crumble Bars – Festive Dessert
These Easy Creamy Cranberry Orange Crumble Bars blend the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the bright flavors of cranberry and orange, creating a delightful festive treat. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they are sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces of softened cream cheese
- ¾ cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups of fresh cranberries
- Zest of one orange
- ¼ cup of fresh orange juice
- 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup of melted butter
- ¼ cup of sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs with ½ cup of melted butter and ¼ cup of sugar. Mix until the crumbs are well coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat 16 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add ¾ cup of sugar, mixing well. Add 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, the zest of one orange, and ¼ cup of fresh orange juice. Beat until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Gently fold in 1 ½ cups of fresh cranberries into the cheesecake mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
- Once baked, let the bars cool at room temperature for about an hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Once chilled, cut into squares and enjoy your Creamy Cranberry Orange Crumble Bars!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Ensure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter. You can enhance the flavor by adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the crust or filling.