MAKEOVER CREAM CHEESE STREUSEL BARS

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With an oh-so-chocolaty crust, a crispy, crunchy topping and soft cream cheese filling, these delectable bars are over-the-top indulgent. -Janet Coops, Duarte, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients; cut in butter until fine crumbs form (mixture will be powdery). Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping. Lightly press remaining mixture into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake just until set, 8-10 minutes., Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in milk. Add egg and vanilla; beat just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake 15 minutes., Sprinkle reserved topping over filling. Bake until filling is set, 5-10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Paula Hall
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cream cheese streusel bars he's ever had.


Elizabeth Arteta
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The streusel topping is perfectly crispy and the cream cheese filling is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Meraj
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I'm not a big baker, but these bars were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


Joaquin Lepe
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.


Meherab Sayeed
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making them again.


Talayah Travis
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These bars are delicious! The streusel topping is perfectly crispy and the cream cheese filling is smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Gabriella Ari
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and always turn out perfect. I love the combination of the sweet and tangy flavors.


Ratnane Hamza
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I made these bars for my family and they were a big hit. The kids loved the sweet streusel topping and the adults enjoyed the tangy cream cheese filling. I will definitely be making these again.


ARIsmam6251 ismam
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These bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of the sweet streusel topping and the tangy cream cheese filling. They were gone in minutes!


Fheem Faazi
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I'm not a huge fan of cream cheese, but these bars were surprisingly delicious. The streusel topping was perfectly crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Kiru Mass
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These cream cheese streusel bars are a delightful treat that strike a perfect balance between sweet and tangy. The streusel topping adds a satisfying crunch that complements the creamy filling, resulting in a heavenly bite. I highly recommend this re