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Cranberries: Merry Berry Cheese Bars

Source of Recipe

Genia


List of Ingredients

2 cups sifted flour
1½ cup oats
¾ cup + 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup softened butter/margarine
8oz package softened cream cheese
14oz can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoon cornstarch
16oz can whole berry cranberry sauce



Recipe

In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, ¾ cup sugar and butter; mix until crumbly. Reserving 1½ cup crumb mixture; press remainder firmly on bottom of a greased 13x9” pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in milk until smooth; stir lemon juice. Spread evenly over crust. In a small bowl, combine remaining sugar and cornstarch; stir in cranberry sauce. Spoon over cheese. Top with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden. Cool. Chill.