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Cream Cheese Streusel Bars Recipe

A crisp topping, an oh-so-chocolaty crust and a soft cream cheese filling make these delectable bars over-the-top indulgent. This recipe comes together in not time and everyone loves it.—Janet Coops, Duarte, California

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Cream Cheese Streusel Bars Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 15 Servings

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Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 8-12 minutes or until set.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, egg and vanilla until blended. Pour over crust; top with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 15 servings.

Lighter version: Makeover Cream Cheese Streusel Bars

Nutritional Facts 1 bar equals 359 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 285 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Cream Cheese Streusel Bars in Light & Tasty April/May 2007

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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by jbhurt

Oh, my goodness, this has been one of our favorites for many years! I use granulated sugar instead of confectioners, though. Last year I began doubling the filling. Heavenly!

Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2009 by lorith

Thanks for the warning Donna!

Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2009 by donna63

These were not good at all. The "streusel" was like cake. It wasn't crumbly at all. The filling wasn't all that great either. Don't waste your good ingredients on this dud of a recipe.