Sunday, March 11, 2012
Recipe: Oatmeal Cheesecake Cranberry Bars
It's been a whole week since we have been back home. I am still recovering from my surgery but I finally got in my kitchen a few days ago and whipped up a batch of the most delicious Oatmeal Cheesecake Cranberry Bars. I had LOTS of time on my hands to peruse through some of my favorite blogs, which is where I found this recipe on The Sweets Life. If you haven't been on Natalie's blog, you are really missing out. I have found some awesome meatless meal alternatives, breads and rolls and fantastic looking desserts. Really, everything she makes looks fabulous!
The cheesecake bars were simple to make and super delicious. I love the bottom, it was almost like shortbread. The cranberry sauce was perfect with the creamy cheesecake and the crumb topping took the whole thing over the top! I made a few changes based on what I had on hand but stayed pretty on track with the original recipe.
You must give this yummy goodness a try! Enjoy!
Oatmeal Cheesecake Cranberry Bars
{adapted from the original recipe by Natalie/The Sweets Life}
Ingredients
- 2 cups AP flour
- 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-14 oz can whole cranberry sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9x13" pan with non-stick spray; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine flour, oats and brown sugar. Add butter with a pastry cutter (or your hands) until mixture resembles coarse crumbles.
- Reserve 1 1/2 cups oat mixture; set aside.
- Press remaining oat mixture into prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes; remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth.
- Add orange and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over crust; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce and cornstarch, mixing well.
- Dollop the cranberry mixture over the cream cheese. You will not completely cover the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until set.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for about an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and cut into bars.
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Posted byWendeat6:24 PM
Labels:Baking,Cookies,Recipe
14 comments:
UnknownMarch 11, 2012 at 7:47 PM
Wow, those look delicious! I'm a huge fan of the whole berry cranberry sauce, this just takes it to another level, pinned! -Kelly @ Semi Homemade Mom
KristaMarch 12, 2012 at 3:27 PM
Mmmmm....I love cranberry sauce. These would be perfect w/ a cup of coffee! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & see you again next Sunday ~EMM
Dorothy @ Crazy for CrustMarch 13, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Those look gorgeous! I hope you're doing better. :)
Addicted to RecipesMarch 14, 2012 at 12:25 AM
These look tasty! Would love for you to share this one at http://iamaddictedtorecipes.blogspot.com/p/link-party.html
Have a great day!PattyMarch 14, 2012 at 1:22 PM
Oh my gosh do these ever sound good! Stopping by from Tuesday's Tasty Tidbits. I HAVE to make these!
Simply TasheenaMarch 15, 2012 at 7:19 AM
This recipe looks great!
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www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.comLisa @ Flour Me With LoveMarch 15, 2012 at 9:48 AM
These look sinful! I love the flavor combination... Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday! I hope you'll stop back soon :)
Maggie LamarreMarch 15, 2012 at 11:02 AM
awww this look so tasty :)
would luv for you to share it with our readers at
http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2012/03/happy-st-patrick-day-2012-with-linking.html
Thanks
MaggieUnknownMarch 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Crumbly yummy goodness indeed, thanks for linking at Tea Party Tuesday, this looks so delish.
Addicted to RecipesMarch 17, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Thank you so much for sharing at Scrumptious Sunday! I hope to try these sometime soon!
Miz HelenMarch 17, 2012 at 7:13 PM
Hi Wende,
These look like delicious Oatmeal Cranberry Bars. I just love that flavor combination for a dessert! Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Miz HelenTrish - Mom On TimeoutMarch 21, 2012 at 4:32 PM
Pinning! What a fantastic flavor combination! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
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