Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Irresistibly Indulgent Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Bars, a perfect handheld dessert that combines nostalgia with convenience. These moist bars are rich in flavor, thanks to a blend of warm spices and fresh carrots, topped with a creamy swirl of tangy cream cheese. Ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a casual gathering or a festive celebration, these bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Each bite offers a soft texture and an irresistible flavor that will have you reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated carrots
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg yolk
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In one bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together brown sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold grated carrots into the wet mixture, then gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, egg yolk, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Layer half of the carrot mixture in the baking dish; dollop with cream cheese mixture and swirl gently. Top with remaining carrot batter.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg