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Cranberry Lemon Curd Cheesecake Bars

Elegant four-layer dessert bars featuring a shortbread crust, creamy cheesecake, tart cranberry filling, and zesty lemon curd, topped with a berry glaze and whole fruit.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
Cheesecake & Fruit
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups fresh cranberries
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
Garnish
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Press shortbread dough into a lined pan and bake for 12-15 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  3. Cook cranberries with sugar until burst and thickened. Spread over the cheesecake layer.
  4. Cook lemon curd ingredients over low heat until thick. Pour over the cranberry layer.
  5. Chill for at least 4 hours before slicing. Garnish with berries, glaze, and powdered sugar.

Notes

Chilling between layers is key to maintaining the beautiful separation shown in the image. Use a hot knife for clean slices.