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Cream Cheese Bars

Cream Cheese Bars: 5 Irresistible Carrot Cake Treats.

  • Author: Myar Nasser
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cream Cheese Bars: carrot cake-inspired dessert bars with a soft, spiced carrot base topped by a luscious cream cheese layer. These Cream Cheese Bars capture the warm flavors of carrot cake in portable, bite-size pieces—perfect for potlucks, holidays, or family celebrations. Moist, tender, and tangy, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • For the cream cheese layer:
  • 225 g cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture, then fold in grated carrots.
  5. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Pour cream cheese mixture over the carrot base and spread evenly.
  8. Bake until set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely, then chill before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Chill the bars before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
  • These bars can be frozen for longer storage; wrap well to prevent freezer burn.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: Not specified in article
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (1/16 of recipe)
  • Calories: Approximately 248 per serving
  • Sugar: Approximately 28 g
  • Sodium: Approximately 150 mg
  • Fat: Approximately 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: Approximately 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 28 g
  • Fiber: Approximately 1 g
  • Protein: Approximately 3 g
  • Cholesterol: Approximately 65 mg

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