Makeover Cream Cheese Streusel Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 16 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup baking cocoa
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
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FILLING:
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1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
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1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in milk. Add egg and vanilla; beat just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake 15 minutes.
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3.
Sprinkle reserved topping over filling. Bake until filling is set, 5-10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 216 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat.
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