Cranberry Crumb Bars

By Addie

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

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, cubed
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• FILLING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
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• TOPPING:
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and lemon juice. Pour over crust. In a small 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° for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before cutting. Yield: 12-15 servings.
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REVIEWS:

This is one of my favorites. It is a crowd pleaser, and great for the holidays.

I made this with cherry and apple, it was great!

Cranberry is good, but I liked it better with cherry.

I made this for a work lunch it was a big hit!