Raspberry Pecan Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

Raspberry Pecan Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

  • Bars:
  • 1 (16.9 ounce) package Pillsbury® Pecan Swirl Quick Bread® Coffee Cake Mix
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup raspberry preserves or jam
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 teaspoons water, or more as needed
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine quick bread mix, butter and 1 of the eggs; mix well. Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13×9-inch pan to form crust. Spread preserves over dough.
  2. Beat cream cheese in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add remaining 2 eggs, 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spoon and spread mixture over preserves. In small bowl, combine swirl mix from packet and pecans from foil packet; mix well. Sprinkle over cream cheese mixture.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 hour.
  4. In small bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar and enough water for desired drizzling consistency; blend until smooth. Drizzle glaze over bars. Refrigerate 1 hour. If desired, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint sprigs. Store in refrigerator.