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Cranberry Cheesecake Blondies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup hot fruit tea
  • 140 g butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla essance
  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 Tbs cornflour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 100 g white chocolate roughly chopped
Cheesecake topping
  • 120 g cream cheese
  • 1 Tbs maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tablespoon flour

Method
 

  1. Combine the cranberries and tea in a small cup or bowl and set aside to soak for at least 30 minutes
  2. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees an line a square cake/slice pan
  3. In a medium sized bowl combine the melted butter with the sugar
  4. Add the eggs and essences then mix well
  5. Drain the cranberries and add to the egg mixture
  6. Add in the remaining ingredients and fold together, mixing until just combined
  7. Spread the blondie mixture into your prepared pan making sure to press the mixture all the way into the corners
  8. Place the cream cheese, maple syrup and sugar into a bowl and use an electric beater to whisk well until it is smooth
  9. Add the cream, egg and flour and whisk well to combine
  10. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the blondie base
  11. Use the handle of a spoon to make large, deep swirls between the two layers. Smooth out a little before baking.
  12. Bake for 35 minutes or until baked through and golden on the edges