Apricot Almond Cream Cheese Squares |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I got this recipe from my girlfriend, after tasting this at her house party, I have been making these bars ever since, they are so delicious, and very rich, also, I have made these for parties, cut them small and served them in tiny muffin cups....I have never had any leftover. Also, I have used this base mix recipe, omiting the preserves of course, in lots of other recipes that call for a base, it always turns out flakey and light, with a wonderful buttery taste! (note: prepare ahead, these squares have to stay in the fridge overnight) Ingredients:
1 package yellow cake mix or 1 package white cake mix |
1/2 cup butter, melted (no substitutions) |
1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped or ground |
1 1/2 cups apricot preserves |
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons flour |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 egg |
1/3 cup apricot preserves |
1/2 cup coconut |
Directions:
1. Set oven 350 degrees.
2. Set rack to second lowest position.
3. Butter a 13x9 baking pan.
4. In a bowl, combine cake mix and melted butter; mix at low speed until crumbly.
5. Stir in almonds.
6. Reserve 1 cup base mixture.
7. Press remaining mixture in bottom of greased pan.
8. Carefully spread 1-1/2 cup preserves over base.
9. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and egg until well blended.
10. At low speed, mix in 1/3 cup preserves.
11. Carefully spread mixture over base.
12. Combine reserved 1 cup base mixture and coconut; sprinkle over filling.
13. Bake for 30-40 mins, or until very lightly golden brown, and center is set.
14. cool, and then refrigerate overnight.
15. Cut into small squares.
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