FRUIT-AND-CHEESE BARS

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One pan of these sweet, rich bars goes a long way. Colorful candied fruit makes it especially festive.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield About 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour; beat until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. , Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and lemon juice. Stir in candies fruit. Spread over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. , Bake 18-20 minutes longer or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Heroe Birimumaso
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I highly recommend these fruit and cheese bars. They're delicious, easy to make, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.


Uzair Hanif
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These bars are a great way to use seasonal fruit.


Priscilla Washington
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I love that these bars can be customized to your own taste.


Ali Alserhan
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These bars are the perfect addition to any party or gathering.


alhaadi faarax
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit.


Mel P
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These bars are a great way to impress your guests.


Jessica Mercy
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I love the combination of sweet and salty in these bars. They're the perfect balance.


LoganFam
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can do it.


Presley Perrymont
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I made these bars for a baby shower and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


esteban Arellano
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These bars are a great way to get kids to eat their fruit.


Shivan Garmeany
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I used a variety of fruits in my bars, including strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. They were so colorful and festive.


Mohammed Issaka
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I added some chopped nuts to my bars for extra crunch. They were delicious!


Melody Irwin
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover fruit and cheese.


Blessing Joss
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.


MD Haydar
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These bars are the perfect snack or appetizer. They're easy to make, portable, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mitu Akther
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Ck kairul islam
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I'm not a big fan of fruit and cheese together, but these bars were surprisingly good. The sweetness of the fruit and the saltiness of the cheese balanced each other out perfectly.


Daverm
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These fruit and cheese bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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