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Cranberry Crumb Bars

By: Charlene Baert

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

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
55 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
FILLING:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter or margarine
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. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and lemon juice; mix well. Pour over crust. In a 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 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill for 3 hours before cutting.