Ingredients for Berry Delicious Dessert Bars
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen (thawed if frozen)
- Junket Danish Dessert Mix
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Berry Delicious Dessert Bars
- **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.
- **Press into Pan:** Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- **Bake the Crust:** Bake at 275°F (135°C) for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- **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.
- **Fold in Whipped Topping:** Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
- **Spread Cream Cheese Layer:** Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- **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).
- **Add Berries:** Remove from heat and gently stir in the mixed berries.
- **Spread Berry Layer:** Spread the berry compote evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- **Chill:** Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set, before cutting into bars and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
165g
Fat
212g
Carbs
26g
