Berry Delicious Dessert Bars Recipe

Ingredients for Berry Delicious Dessert Bars

• Flour
• Brown Sugar
• Butter
• Nuts
• Cream Cheese
• Powdered Sugar
• Vanilla
• Whipped Topping
• Berries
• Junket Danish Dessert Mix
• Cold Water

How to Make Berry Delicious Dessert Bars

1. **Make the Crust:** In a large bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. **Press into Pan:** Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
3. **Bake the Crust:** Bake at 275°F (135°C) for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
4. **Prepare Cream Cheese Layer:** In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
5. **Fold in Whipped Topping:** Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
6. **Spread Cream Cheese Layer:** Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
7. **Make Berry Compote:** In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Whisk in the instant pudding mix until smooth and thickened (about 1 minute).
8. **Add Berries:** Remove from heat and gently stir in the mixed berries.
9. **Spread Berry Layer:** Spread the berry compote evenly over the cream cheese layer.
10. **Chill:** Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set, before cutting into bars and serving.