How to Make Cream Cheese Cranberry Crumble Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for the perfect dessert to bring to your next holiday gathering? Look no further than these delectable Cream Cheese Cranberry Crumble Bars. These bars perfectly combine the tartness of cranberries with the creaminess of cream cheese, all topped with a buttery crumble that will leave your taste buds wanting more. With just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of citrus, these bars are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any event.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cranberry sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 egg until mixture is evenly combined but still crumbly. Firmly press 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl until creamy. Spread mixture evenly over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of cranberry sauce on top until evenly distributed. Crumble the remaining crust mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned and cream cheese is set, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars, at least 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 194mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 58mg

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