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Cream Cheese Bars

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These Cream Cheese Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a luscious, tangy cream cheese center sandwiched between a sweet, buttery Bisquick crust and crumb topping. The addition of chopped walnuts adds a delightful crunch, while a hint of lemon juice brightens the rich flavor profile. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, these bars are incredibly easy to make with pantry staples. They offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making them a crowd-pleaser every time. Serve them warm from the oven or chilled for a firmer slice.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 2413.3
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
These Cream Cheese Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a luscious, tangy cream cheese center sandwiched between a sweet, buttery Bisquick crust and crumb topping. The addition of chopped walnuts adds a delightful crunch, while a hint of lemon juice brightens the rich flavor profile. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, these bars are incredibly easy to make with pantry staples. They offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making them a crowd-pleaser every time. Serve them warm from the oven or chilled for a firmer slice.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Bisquick baking mix
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts; chopped
  • 1 package Cream cheese; 8 oz softened
  • 1/4 cup Sugar; granulated
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 Egg
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the Bisquick mix with 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/4 cup of the chopped walnuts. Mix until crumbly.
  3. 3
    Press half of the crumbly mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  4. 4
    In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  5. 5
    Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.
  6. 6
    In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup Bisquick with the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  7. 7
    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  8. 8
    Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2413.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 161.2g248%
Saturated Fat 57.5g288%
Cholesterol 389.6mg130%
Sodium 34407.2mg1434%
Total Carbohydrate 265.2g89%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g36%
Sugars 184.0g
Protein 31.0g62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cream cheese bars, bisquick bars, walnut dessert, easy baking, potluck dessert, cheese cake bars, lemon cream cheese, crumb topping, quick dessert, comfort food, pantry staples, buttery crust
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