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oat crumb-topped apricot cheesecake bars on a dessert plate.

Apricot Cheesecake Bars

Diana
These cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert for a gathering, and they have it all! A brown sugar shortbread crust, creamy apricot filling, and a buttery, crunchy oat topping,
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Servings 24 servings
Calories 265
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Course Bars, Desserts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter, slightly softened (12 ounces)

Filling

  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cans, 15.25 ounces each apricot halves, drained, diced

Topping

  • 2/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of flour with 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup of oats, and 1 1/2 sticks of softened butter. With fingers or a pastry blender, combine the mixture until blended. Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, the vanilla, and the eggs; beat until blended. Pour the mixture over the hot baked crust. Sprinkle the diced apricots over the cream cheese layer.
  • Combine the remaining 2/3 cup of oats, 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Add chopped nuts, if desired. Blend until crumbly and sprinkle over the apricot layer.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3.8gFat: 17gFiber: 1.5g

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword apricot bars, cheesecake bars, oat topping, shortbread crust
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