Healthy Recipes Healthy Cookie & Dessert Recipes Healthy Cake Recipes Healthy Cheesecake Recipes Cranberry-Lemon Cheesecake Bars Be the first to rate & review! These festive cheesecake bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Cranberries add a pop of color and tang. To make your own graham cracker crumbs, process cracker sheets in a food processor until fine. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 20, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC Instagram Nadine Bradley is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified nutrition support clinician who performs nutrition reviews on EatingWell recipes. She first got into nutrition as a competitive athlete, primarily focusing on how to nourish her body for peak performance. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Alexandra Shytsman Active Time: 40 mins Total Time: 5 hrs Servings: 9 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 8 cracker sheets) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted Zest of 1 large lemon, divided 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature ⅓ cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons, divided ¼ cup sour cream or plain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style 1 large egg 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 cup fresh or frozen (not thawed) cranberries Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray. Stir graham cracker crumbs, butter and half the lemon zest together in a medium bowl. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned around the edges, about 10 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Meanwhile, thoroughly whisk softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, sour cream (or yogurt), egg, lemon juice, vanilla, salt and the remaining lemon zest together in a medium bowl. (Alternatively, combine ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth; transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.) Add cranberries and the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar to a food processor. Pulse until well chopped. Add to the cream cheese mixture and stir until incorporated. Pour the filling evenly over the baked crust. Bake until the center appears to be just set, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours more. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 253 Calories 16g Fat 25g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 9 Serving Size 1 bar Calories 253 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 16g Added Sugars 10g 20% Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Cholesterol 60mg 20% Vitamin A 494IU 10% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Vitamin D 5IU 1% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 27mcg 7% Vitamin K 4mcg 3% Sodium 226mg 10% Calcium 49mg 4% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 10mg 2% Potassium 91mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved