Cinnamon Cream Cheese Crumb Bars
These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Crumb Bars are a delightful treat with a buttery crumb topping, a creamy, tangy filling, and a hint of cinnamon in every bite. Perfect for a sweet snack, dessert, or even a brunch addition!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- For the Crust and Crumb Topping:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust and Crumb Topping: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the crust in the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the cream cheese filling.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper and cutting into bars.
- Serve: Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle the cooled bars with a simple powdered sugar glaze.
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