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Candy Cane Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Yield: Serves 8

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The holidays have arrived and I don’t know about you, but I am ready to try this popular Candy Cane Cheesecake Bar recipe! Recipe tip: Adding crushed candy cane to the cheesecake batter is optional but 💯 recommended!!! It’s not only a great way to intensify the peppermint flavor but it just elevates this cheesecake to a whole other level! Oh, and not to mention, you get to use up all those extra candy canes that you have hanging around during the holidays!!!

Once again, I have partnered with ClabberGirl® to bring to you these insanely delicious cheesecake bars. As a professional chef and now baker, I always go for quality ingredients, which is why Clabber Girl® Baking Powder, Crisco® shortening and oils and Baker’s Joy® Non- Stick Baking Spray are my go-to’s. I can rely on these products to guarantee texture and a smooth finish on all my baked goods. I hope you make this must-try recipe and pick-up any Clabber Girl®, Crisco® or Baker’s Joy® product next time you are baking a new holiday recipe. Happy Holidays!

Recipe by Patty Ruiz

Ingredients

Brownie Crust

  • ½ C. (1 stick) butter, cut into bite size pieces
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1 C. granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2/3 C. all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp. Clabber Girl® Baking Powder

Filling

  • 2 (8 ounce) bricks cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 (11 ounce) bag of white chocolate chips
  • ½ tsp. Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature and lightly whisked
  • 1⅓ C. sour cream
  • ½ tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/3 C. crushed candy canes (optional)

Chocolate Topping

  • ½ C. (1 stick) butter, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 heaping C. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Baking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a square springform pan with baking spray or line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper and then spray with baking spray. Set aside.

 

Brownie Crust:

Melt the butter and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium low heat, constantly stirring until completely melted. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add the flour and baking powder; carefully combine. Transfer to the prepared pan and set aside.

 

Filling:

Place the white chocolate and the shortening in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (make sure the base of the pan is not touching the water), stirring often. Once the chocolate has melted, remove the bowl from the pan of hot water and set aside for 5 minutes to slightly cool.

In an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth. Lower the speed to medium-low and gradually add the eggs, followed by the sour cream, vanilla extract, and the melted white chocolate. Beat until combined. For a pink cheesecake batter add in the crushed peppermint candies.

Pour mixture over the brownie batter. Smooth over the top and place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes (convection bake) or 40 minutes (regular bake). Once baked, remove from oven and let cool for at least 2 hours. (Refrigerate to speed this process up if needed).

 

Chocolate Topping:

Melt the butter and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium low heat, constantly stirring until completely melted. Let the mixture cool for 2-3 minutes, then pour and spread evenly over the top of the chilled cheesecake.

Tips

Full-fat cream cheese and sour cream work best

Room temperature cream cheese and eggs are crucial to prevent a lumpy cheesecake

Use an electric mixer, for a smooth and creamy cheesecake

Grease the pan even if it’s non-stick

For more recipes, tips, tricks, and hacks, you can also visit BakingAtHome.com to help you discover your true kitchen potential.

Candy Cane Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

Brownie Crust

  • ½ C. (1 stick) butter, cut into bite size pieces
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1 C. granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2/3 C. all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp. Clabber Girl® Baking Powder

Filling

  • 2 (8 ounce) bricks cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 (11 ounce) bag of white chocolate chips
  • ½ tsp. Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature and lightly whisked
  • 1⅓ C. sour cream
  • ½ tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/3 C. crushed candy canes (optional)

Chocolate Topping

  • ½ C. (1 stick) butter, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 heaping C. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Baking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a square springform pan with baking spray or line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper and then spray with baking spray. Set aside.

 

Brownie Crust:

Melt the butter and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium low heat, constantly stirring until completely melted. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add the flour and baking powder; carefully combine. Transfer to the prepared pan and set aside.

 

Filling:

Place the white chocolate and the shortening in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (make sure the base of the pan is not touching the water), stirring often. Once the chocolate has melted, remove the bowl from the pan of hot water and set aside for 5 minutes to slightly cool.

In an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth. Lower the speed to medium-low and gradually add the eggs, followed by the sour cream, vanilla extract, and the melted white chocolate. Beat until combined. For a pink cheesecake batter add in the crushed peppermint candies.

Pour mixture over the brownie batter. Smooth over the top and place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes (convection bake) or 40 minutes (regular bake). Once baked, remove from oven and let cool for at least 2 hours. (Refrigerate to speed this process up if needed).

 

Chocolate Topping:

Melt the butter and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium low heat, constantly stirring until completely melted. Let the mixture cool for 2-3 minutes, then pour and spread evenly over the top of the chilled cheesecake.

Tips

Full-fat cream cheese and sour cream work best

Room temperature cream cheese and eggs are crucial to prevent a lumpy cheesecake

Use an electric mixer, for a smooth and creamy cheesecake

Grease the pan even if it’s non-stick

For more recipes, tips, tricks, and hacks, you can also visit BakingAtHome.com to help you discover your true kitchen potential.

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