Description
Sparkling Cranberry Cheesecake Squares are a festive and delicious treat that combines creamy cheesecake with a tangy cranberry topping. The rich, buttery graham cracker crust perfectly complements the smooth filling, making each bite a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy winter evenings, these squares are both visually stunning and utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into an even layer in an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add remaining sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla, and eggs one at a time until combined. Pour over cooled crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are firm but center is slightly jiggly. Cool to room temperature; refrigerate for at least two hours.
- For topping: Cook cranberries and powdered sugar over medium heat until berries burst and mixture thickens (about 10 minutes). Cool slightly before pouring over chilled cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg