A perfect crowd pleasing holiday cheesecake bar recipe. Creamy eggnog cheesecake bars with swirls of tart homemade cranberry puree.

Eggnog Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake Bar Recipe from bakedbyrachel.com

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Eggnog Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake Bar Recipe from bakedbyrachel.com

Now, these bars. I love pumpkin, I do. but it was time for a change. Cranberry needs the spotlight  for a minute. I just happened to see cartons of eggnog at the store already so this recipe was meant to be. I’ve already shared a mini eggnog cheesecake recipe but I felt the need to make a crowd pleasing easy to make and serve recipe. No special pan required, kind of dessert. This is just that.

These creamy eggnog cheesecake bars are easy to make and a cinch to serve. Slice them into whatever size or shape you desire to feed your friends and family. My favorite part is the tart cranberry swirls. It’s a perfect flavor combination. These eggnog cheesecake bars are a must make for your Thanksgiving (and even Christmas!) dessert table. Eggnog is a full season long flavor! It’s time to grab a carton and get baking!

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Eggnog Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake Bar Recipe from bakedbyrachel.com

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Eggnog Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 12 plus
Creamy eggnog cheesecake bars with swirls of tart homemade cranberry puree. A perfect crowd pleasing holiday cheesecake bar.

Ingredients
 

Cranberry puree:

  • 1 C whole cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp water

Crust:

  • 2 C graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 C granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

  • 20 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 C granulated sugar
  • 3/4 C eggnog
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, add cranberries, sugar and water. Stir occasionally, cooking until cranberries have all burst. Press mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl. Discard solids. Cover and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease parchment with baking spray.
  • In a food processor, combine crust ingredients. Press firmly onto bottom of prepared baking pan, creating an even layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. With mixer on low, add eggnog, vanilla, salt, nutmeg and flour. Gradually increase speed while adding remaining two eggs. Beat just until mixture is combined and no lumps remain. Pour filling onto prepared crust, spreading evenly.
  • Dollop cranberry puree over filling. Use a toothpick or knife to swirl cranberry puree.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until filling is set. Cool in pan until cheesecake is room temperature. Transfer to refrigerator to cool completely. When cheesecake is sufficiently chilled, carefully grab parchment paper to remove cheesecake from pan. Slice into equal squares. Serve immediately or store chilled until ready to eat.

Notes

Serves roughly 12-16.
An original recipe from Baked by Rachel

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 94mg, Sodium: 359mg, Potassium: 133mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 833IU, Vitamin C: 0.5mg, Calcium: 84mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For the most accurate data, use your preferred nutrition calculator with the actual ingredients you used to make this recipe.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheesecake

More desserts for Thanksgiving:
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Maple pumpkin mini cheesecakes with brown sugar maple whipped cream
Perfect (non-cakey) soft batch pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
Deep dish apple pie
Mini apple pie cheesecakes with brown sugar whipped cream
Apple snickerdoodle cobbler
Jamaican spiced pumpkin pie
German apple pie
Mini eggnog cheesecakes

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