CREAM CHEESE STREUSEL BARS

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A crisp topping, an oh-so-chocolaty crust and a soft cream cheese filling make these delectable bars over-the-top indulgent. This recipe comes together in not time and everyone loves it.-Janet Coops, Duarte, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 8-12 minutes or until set. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, egg and vanilla until blended. Pour over crust; top with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.