CRANBERRY EGGNOG CHEESECAKE BARS

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My family loves everything cheesecake. These bars combine tart cranberries and rich cream cheese, and taste even better when chilled overnight! -Carmell Childs, Ferron, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup eggnog
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides; grease paper., In a large bowl, combine cake mix and oats; stir in melted butter. Reserve 1-1/3 cups crumb mixture for topping; press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually beat in eggnog and flour. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust., In a small bowl, mix cranberry sauce and cornstarch until blended; spoon over cheesecake layer. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 50-55 minutes or until edges are brown and center is almost set., Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Lifting with parchment, remove cheesecake from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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