Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2008

these were pretty yummy. i think you DEFINITELY need to double the cranberry sauce or it would be totally lost. and while you're at it, doubling the cream cheese layer isn't a bad idea either... the crust is by far the thickest layer and most overwhelming flavor as the recipe is written.

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BECCAP

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Home Town: Warminster, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Lady Lake, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2008

We followed the recipe exactly. They turned out wonderful! Very easy to make and with stuff we always have on hand during the holiday season.

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sahmof2

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Living In: Edmond, Oklahoma, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2008

I can't go higher than 4 stars as-is. It's "good," not great. I doubled the cranberries per other suggestions, and believe that is necessary. I think I'll double the cream cheese next time & add an egg to make it more of a "real" cheese cake center, and I'll add some cinnamon to the crust/topping per previous comments. but I will try it again this holiday season until I find the right combo of ingredients!

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love2cook

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Home Town: Pierre, South Dakota, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2008

I MADE THIS LAST YEAR AFTER SOMEONE ON LINE TOLD ME ABOUT IT. I FOUND IT AND MADE IT, AND IT WAS A HIT.......IT IS EVEN BETTER THAN THE STARBUCKS RECIPE. I AM GETTING READY TO MAKE IT AGAIN FOR MY FAMILY AND AS GIFTS.

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diane

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2008

YUM! Made as is and thought these were excellent. Was slightly worried about the tartness of the cranberry & lemon in this but it works real well!

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DVLWINGS

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Home Town: Somerset, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Hillsborough, New Jersey, USA

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Reviewed: May 21, 2008

Very easy and very yummy. I make for all the fall/ winter holidays.

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Bonnie

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Living In: New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2007

This recipe is a good one - I like it and my coworkers LOVE it. Probably would be better with homemade cranberry sauce if you have it leftover(especially since I make mine with OJ - that would make these heavenly!) Some tweaking: I added half-teaspoon or so of cinnamon and a sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice to the crust - good flavor! Also, I only put about 3/4 cup of oats into the crust initially, and added more flour to make up for it. I think this made for a sturdier crust. I mixed an additional 1/4 cup of oats into just the topping part, to give it some crunch. I also sprinkled the top with additional brown sugar to give it more color.

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Keri

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2007

My husband liked these & he's not all that fond of cranberries. I thought it was okay. I'd make these again for a party, but not for my own family.

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Lola

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Home Town: San Jose, California, USA

Living In: Manassas, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2006

This recipe was a hit at my grandma's tea party and Thanksgiving! My only suggestion is to decrease the first baking time for the crust- it got a little too crispy.

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Stephanie Jo

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Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2006

This are quite sweet, so cut them in small squares! I made the recipe as written and it worked out well. I only had 12 oz of homemade cranberry sauce left but it was enough - I just adjusted the cornstarch down accordingly. Good way to use up leftover cranberry sauce!

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NOELLER67

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Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2006

I hate to be the voice of dissent, but I didn't really like these that well. I took them for Thanksgiving yesterday, and other people seemed to like them okay, but I thought they had too much crust. I think they would be better without as much topping. I added some broken pecans to the top, and that gave them a little oomph, but otherwise they were kind of boring. People also thought they were date bars, because that's what they looked like, so I'm afraid I have to give them a low score for appearance too (since my family hates date bars!). Maybe they would have been better warm...?

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MARFYC

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Living In: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2006

This is heavenly! And not difficult to make. I cut down the butter to probably 1 1/2 sticks. Will cut the sugar down a bit next time also. I had a little bit of a hard time getting the bottom crumbs to flatten and spread out- they kept sticking to my hands, or any utensils that I tried! It doesn't matter much though- just do the best you can or try some flour on your hands ;)

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2006

These are great! Take a little time to make, but are wonderful as Christmas gifts.

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2006

this recipe is one of the best i have ever tried. i made home made cranberry sauce which made is so much better,my inlaws,and ex-inlaws really loved it, wants me to keep making it.

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pats52fan

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Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2006

I had a similiar recipe that I have lost. I didn't think it had condensed milk?? Very good & will make again with no changes ;-) Well here I am again with some left over homemade cranberry sauce.......the only add-in was some coconut to base and some left over dried cranberries to sauce. Delish!!

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ROBYNBNB

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Home Town: Hinton, Alberta, Canada

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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2005

I have been making these for a few years now. Everyone loves them. Just like little cheesecake bites.

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CRAZY4SUSHI

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2005

Yummy! we loved them and will make this again

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tara

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Living In: Tomah, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2005

These were pretty good, but a little bland. I would maybe add some cinnamon to the crust/streusel topping. Also, after sitting out for a while they became a little wet and soggy. Keeping them chilled is a must.

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