French Apricot Cream Cheese Bars

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Delightful French Apricot Cream Cheese Bars

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

387

Sugar

38g

Fat

20g

These French Apricot Cream Cheese Bars are a delicious dessert to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. They are lightly sweetened with apricot preserves and have a creamy texture thanks to the addition of cream cheese. The crust is made from French vanilla cake mix, which adds a delicate vanilla flavor. These bars are perfect for any occasion and can be made in advance for a quick and easy dessert option.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9x13 inch (22x33 cm) baking dish.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted margarine or butter, and egg. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3.	Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
4.	In another bowl, mix together the apricot preserves, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
5.	Spread the cream cheese mixture over the baked crust.
6.	Bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until set.
7.	Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

PROS

These French Apricot Cream Cheese Bars are sweet and tangy with a delicate crumbly crust.

They are easy to make for a quick dessert or to bring to a potluck.

CONS

These bars are high in sugar and calories, making them a treat to be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They also contain margarine or butter, which is high in saturated fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert may not be particularly healthy, apricots are a good source of vitamin A and potassium.
They also contain antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation in the body.

	1 package French vanilla cake mix
	1/3 cup margarine or 1/3 cup butter , melted
	1 large egg
	1 jar apricot preserves
	1 package cream cheese , softened
	1/4 cup sugar
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1 large egg