Cranberry Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

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.

—NYBOR72

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Most Helpful Critical Review

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...?

—MARFYC

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37 Ratings

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!

—love2cook

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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.

—Keri

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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.

—pats52fan

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Mar 04, 2011

These were good, but could have used a little more "zing". I will make them again, but will probably add a little more lemon flavoring.

—911boxer

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Dec 10, 2010

This is one of my fave Christmas recipes but I know them as Merry Berry Bars! The first time I made them myself I accidentally used too much lemon juice--1/2 cup instead of 1/4. It actually was a happy accident b/c it was very good that way and I've made it that way since! Gives it an extra bit of zing!

—Meredith F.

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Dec 04, 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.

—sahmof2

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Nutrition

Calories
290 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
31.6 g
10%

Cholesterol
36 mg
12%

Fat
13 g
20%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
3.2 g
6%

Sodium
112 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cranberry Cream Cheese Bars

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 290
Calories from Fat: 117

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 20 %
Saturated Fat 8.1g 41 %
Cholesterol 36mg 12 %
Sodium 112mg 4 %
** Potassium 45mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 31.6g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 3.2g 6 %
** Sugars 17.1g
** Vitamin A 7 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.