APRICOT CREAM CHEESE BARS

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Such a delightful recipe - this is one of my favorite desserts - This is delicious with a warm cup of tea - you can even add some ice cream if you wish!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups apricots, chopped
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Prepare 9x11 glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Next mix rolled oats with margarine, flour, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar, using your hands. Mixture should be loose but not dry. You should be able to make a ball and have it stick without it falling apart. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of the pan. Set side the other half for topping.
  • Now mix together apricots, water, white sugar, and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Place in saucepan on the stove on medum-high for 30 minutes until the apricots are soft and mushy.
  • Next mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla in small mixing bowl. Mix it well. Pour it over the base.
  • Pour the apricot mixture over the cream cheese mixture. Finally, crumble remaining oat mixture on top.
  • Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Roda Mohamud
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I can't wait to try these bars. They look so good!


poloko lekhosi
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I'm always looking for new apricot recipes and these bars are a great addition to my collection.


Mark Modesto
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use fresh or canned apricots.


Namulinda Hillary
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Asmita k.c
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These bars were a lot of work to make and they didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Husna's creation
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out too runny. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Courtney Covey
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The crust on these bars was a little dry. I think I'll try adding an extra egg yolk to the dough next time.


Brittney Stewart
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Endvor Reddy
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I loved these bars. The cream cheese filling is so rich and creamy, it balances out the tartness of the apricots perfectly.


im rainbow Dashie
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover apricots. I always have a few extra apricots after I make jam, so these bars are a perfect way to use them up.


Ron Crouch
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I've tried several different apricot cream cheese bar recipes and this one is by far the best. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious.


PUBG OP
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Juice Baby
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These bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the apricot flavor is amazing.


Ajaz Kashamiri
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Danielle Atterbury
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I used fresh apricots from my tree and they were perfect in these bars. The flavor was incredible.


Jay Drip
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Ssebuggwawo Iddi
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Tommy
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd pleaser. The combination of the tart apricots and the sweet cream cheese is perfect.


Phillip2021 Steele
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These apricot cream cheese bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.