Irresistible Holiday Cheesecake Bars Your Guests Will Devour
Festive cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake layer, and cranberry topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 9–12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup cranberry sauce or raspberry jam (for topping)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional, for crunch)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional for thicker layer)
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a lined 9×9” pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and flour until smooth.
- Pour mixture over the crust. Bake at 325°F for 30–35 minutes until slightly set in the center. Let cool.
- Once cooled, gently spread cranberry sauce or raspberry jam on top.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top (if using). Chill at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother blending.
- For a firmer texture, chill overnight before serving.
- Substitute with any jam or fruit topping of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/holiday-cheesecake-bars-recipe/