Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

These bars have a creamy filling, tart berries and a buttery oat crumble on the bottom and top! Author: kelsey Total Time: 50 mins

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Serving size: 24
Calories per serving: 165

Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter softened
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups flour
1 1/3 cups quick oats (uncooked)
8 ounces cream cheese
1 14 ounces can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg yolk
1 cup blueberries (or raspberries)


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13 pan by lining with parchment paper or coating with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, mix the butter, sugar and brown sugar. Then stir in the baking soda, salt, flour and oatmeal until combined. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 13 minutes.

While the bottom layer is baking, make the filling. Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and stir until smooth. Slowly add the sweetened condensed milk with a whisk to make sure it's mixed well. Then add the vanilla and egg yolk.

Once the bottom layer is done baking, pour the cream cheese mixture over it and carefully spread it out. Add the berries on top of the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining oatmeal crumble on top and press it down lightly.

Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Let cool completely before cutting; store in the refrigerator.

Source: dancearoundthekitchen.com