Spiced Eggnog Cheesecake Bars with a Cranberry Swirl

Name: Spiced Eggnog Cheesecake Bars with a Cranberry Swirl
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: For the Cranberry Swirl:; 1 ½ cups (375 ml) fresh cranberries; ½ cup (125 ml) sugar; ¼ cup (60 ml) water; For the Crust:; 1 ½ cups (375 ml) graham cracker crumbs; 5 tablespoons (75 ml) melted Canadian butter; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar; For the Cheesecake Filling:; 16 oz (2 packages) Canadian cream cheese; ¾ cup (180 ml) Canadian milk; ½ cup (125 ml) sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) nutmeg

Desserts & Sweets

Spice up your holiday party with the perfect hand-held treat made with cinnamon, nutmeg, cranberries and smooth Canadian cream cheese. Try out this dairy-licious way to make your evening unforgettable!

Prep: 20 min
Cooking: 40 min
Refrigeration: 2 hours

Yields 12 servings

Spiced Eggnog Cheesecake Bars with a Cranberry Swirl

Ingredients

For the Cranberry Swirl:
1 ½ cups (375 ml) fresh cranberries
½ cup (125 ml) sugar
¼ cup (60 ml) water
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups (375 ml) graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons (75 ml) melted Canadian butter
2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz (2 packages) Canadian cream cheese
¾ cup (180 ml) Canadian milk
½ cup (125 ml) sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon
¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) nutmeg

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Preparation

Cranberry Swirl

Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens (about 10 minutes).

Remove from heat, let cool, and blend until smooth. Set aside.

Crust

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted Canadian butter, and sugar until evenly combined.

Press the mixture into a lined 9x9-inch baking pan to form an even layer.

Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

Cheesecake Filling

In a large bowl, beat the Canadian cream cheese until smooth.

Add Canadian milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg, mixing until fully combined and creamy.

Assembling and Swirling

Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.

Drop small dollops of the cranberry sauce over the filling.

Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cranberry sauce into the filling, creating a marbled effect.

Baking

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheesecake is just set (slightly jiggly in the center).

Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.

Serving

Slice into bars and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days