Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 407
  • Fat:
  • 23 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 13 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 58 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 210 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 45 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 6 g

Cranberry Crumb Bars

This family favorite from Charlene Baert of Winnipeg, Manitoba features cream cheese and cranberry fillings, a tender crust and a nutty crunch.

SERVINGS

12-15

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Baked

PREP

15 min.

COOK

55 min.

TOTAL

70 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, cubed
  • FILLING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 can (16 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
    In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and lemon juice. Pour over crust. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and brown sugar. Stir in the cranberry sauce until combined. Spoon over cream cheese layer. For topping, combine the flour and brown sugar in a bowl; cut in butter. Fold in walnuts. Sprinkle over filling.
    Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before cutting. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 7, 2008

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