Ingredients for French Apricot Cream Cheese Bars
- French Vanilla Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened margarine
- 1 large egg
- Apricot Preserves
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Vanilla Extract
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How to Make French Apricot Cream Cheese Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Generously grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened margarine, and 1 large egg.
- Mix with a fork until crumbly.
- Gently spoon 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture into a separate bowl and set aside for topping.
- Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Evenly spread 1 cup apricot preserves (or your favorite preserves) over the baked crust.
- In a medium bowl, beat together 8 oz cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 large egg until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the apricot preserves.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until the topping is light golden brown.
- Let cool completely in the pan before chilling for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
75g
Fat
15g
Carbs
10g
