Fruit-and-Cheese Bars Recipe

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One pan of these sweet, rich bars goes a long way. Colorful candied fruit makes it especially festive.

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Fruit-and-Cheese Bars Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 30 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour; beat until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping.
Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and lemon juice. Stir in candies fruit. Spread over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Bake 18-20 minutes longer or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: About 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 103 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Fruit-and-Cheese Bars in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2004, p97