These Cranberry Cheesecake Bars are a sweet-tart, festive treat that’s perfect for the holidays, or anytime you want a little indulgence.They start with a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich and creamy cheesecake layer, and a bright cranberry topping finished with a golden crumble.I love how the tart cranberry sauce balances the creamy cheesecake; it just makes every bite irresistible! If you love creamy, fruit-topped cheesecake bars like my Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, this cranberry version delivers the same smooth, tangy filling with a bright twist.

Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions Crust: The crust is a classic graham cracker crust.Make sure every bit of graham cracker crumb is coated in melted butter; this is what helps the crust hold together and slice cleanly.You can also use pre-made crumbs or even a store-bought graham cracker crust if you’d like a shortcut.

Or, try the bars with a shortbread or vanilla wafer crust.Cranberry Topping: Fresh or frozen cranberries both work beautifully here.Fresh will give you the brightest flavor, while frozen may need an extra few minutes of cooking to thicken.

The orange zest adds a subtle citrus note, but you can swap lemon zest or omit it completely if you prefer a straightforward cranberry flavor.Filling: For the smoothest, creamiest cheesecake layer, make sur

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