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Cheesecake Bars with Wine Gelée

Cheesecake Bars with Wine Gelée for a Fancy Treat Delight

Delightful Cheesecake Bars with Wine Gelée create a spooky and sophisticated dessert perfect for Halloween festivities.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Bars
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure for best results
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs can substitute with crushed cookies
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted unsalted
Wine Gelée Topping
  • 1 cup Red Wine fruity variety recommended
  • 2 tsp Gelatin Powder bloom according to package instructions
  • 1/4 cup Water hot for best results
  • 1/2 cup Sugar adjust based on wine sweetness
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries raspberries or blueberries recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cheesecake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix for 3-4 minutes until smooth.
  2. Grease a parchment-lined 8x8-inch baking pan and pour the cheesecake batter into it, smoothing the top.
  3. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until resembling wet sand and press this mixture into the base of the batter.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Allow to cool.
Wine Gelée Preparation
  1. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup water and let it bloom for 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, combine red wine and sugar, stirring until dissolved. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add bloomed gelatin to the warm wine mixture and whisk until smooth. Add fresh berries and let cool for 5-10 minutes before pouring over cheesecake base.
Final Steps
  1. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until gelée is set. Cover with plastic wrap to avoid condensation.
  2. Slice the cheesecake into bars and serve, garnished with additional berries or mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Allow gelatin to bloom properly for best results. Chill time is crucial for flavor enhancement.

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