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Cheesecake Bars with Wine Gelée

Decadent Cheesecake Bars with Wine Gelée for Sweet Indulgence

Delight in these Cheesecake Bars with Wine Gelée, a perfect combination of creamy cheesecake and sophisticated wine jelly. Perfect for Halloween parties!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Base
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure for best results
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs consider chocolate for a twist
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
For the Wine Gelée
  • 1 cup Red Wine fruity variety
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin unflavored
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch Square Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Saucepan
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla. Pour over cooled crust.
  3. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly. Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  4. In a saucepan, gently heat red wine until simmering. Sprinkle gelatin over warm wine and stir until dissolved. Add powdered sugar and lemon juice, mixing well.
  5. Carefully pour wine gelée over chilled cheesecake. Tap to eliminate air bubbles and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your Cheesecake Bars with Wine Gelée at your Halloween celebration!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect texture requires softened cream cheese. Don't overbake for ideal jiggle in center. Chill well for best flavor meld.

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