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Cranberry Cinnamon Spiced Cheesecake Bars

These rich cheesecake bars start with a cinnamon graham cracker crust, have a cinnamon cheesecake center, and an amazing orange-cranberry topping. 
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chill Time7 hours 50 minutes
Total Time5 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Cinnamon Spiced Cheesecake Bars
Servings: 9 bars
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cup crushed cinnamon graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Filling

  • 2 8 oz packages cream cheese (softened to room temp)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

Topping

  • 1 package fresh cranberries (or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp orange juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8x8 baking pan and set aside.
  • Mix together crushed graham crackers and melted butter until combined. Pour the crust into the pan and form it into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 5-6 minutes and set aside.
  • With a mixer, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add in white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon together until combined. One a at a time, add in the eggs, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour cheesecake mixture over crust and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheesecake has set and is slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, over medium-high heat, cook cranberries, water, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon stick, and sugar until the mixture boils and the cranberries start to break down.
  • Bring down to a simmer and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Pull off heat and allow to cool (make sure to remove the cinnamon stick). Spread over cheesecake before serving.
  • Enjoy!