Decadent Cranberry Oat Cream Cheese Bars

Delight in these decadent cranberry oat cream cheese bars. A delightful blend of crunchy oats, tangy cranberries, creamy cheese, and a hint of citrus. Each bite is a burst of flavor that will leave you craving for more.

Ingredients

Ingredients
2	cups flour
1 1⁄2	cups oats
3⁄4	cup brown sugar, plus
1	tablespoon brown sugar
1	cup butter, softened
8	ounces cream cheese, softened
1	(14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1⁄4	cup ReaLemon juice
1	(16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2	tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

• Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Using a mixer, blend flour, oats, 3/4 cup of brown sugar, and softened butter until crumbly.
  3. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture. Press the remaining crumbs into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually mix in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  5. Stir in ReaLemon juice and spread the mixture over the baked crust.
  6. In another bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Spoon this mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top.
  8. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool, then cut into bars before serving.

Aug 14, 2024