Cheesecake bars with cranberries and walnuts – An easy and tasty dessert

What you will need:

• 170 g fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• zest of 1/2 orange
• For the base
• 3/4 cup walnuts
• 1 1/2 cups butter cookie crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 9 tablespoons butter, melted

For the Cheesecake

• 450 g cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup Crème Fraîche, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
• 2 eggs at room temperature

How to make it:

1. Make the cranberry syrup by putting all the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Use a wire whisk or spoon to help break up the cranberries.
2. Once it comes to a boil, pass them through a strainer into a small bowl and, using a spatula, press out all the liquid and discard the solids. Allow to cool to room temperature.
3. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an 8×8 square pan with parchment paper
4. Put the walnuts, crushed cookies and sugar in a blender. Pulse until the mixture resembles sand and the walnuts are completely dissolved. Pour in the butter and press until combined. Press the base firmly and evenly into the pan.
5. At the same time, beat the cream cheese in the mixer on medium-low speed for 1 minute. Don’t use faster speed.
6. Add in the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla, beating for 30 seconds.
7. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until fully incorporated. Pour the batter over the base. Pour the syrup from the cranberries on top. With a skewer or chopstick, make a swirl pattern.
8. Bake for 45-55 minutes. The cheesecake does not need to be browned.
9. Let it cool for 1 hour before putting it in the fridge to cool completely, about 3 more hours. Cut into bars and serve.

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