Description

These Oatmeal Cream Pie Bars are soft, chewy dessert bars layered with a rich white chocolate cream cheese filling. They bring the nostalgic flavor of classic oatmeal cream pies into an easy bakery-style treat.

Ingredients

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

4 oz full fat cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Pinch of kosher salt

1 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp unsulphured molasses

1 large egg

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1 cup quick oats

1/2 cup whole milk

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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Instructions

Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, softened butter, and pinch of kosher salt until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and mix until creamy. Blend in the melted white chocolate until fully combined.
Line the base of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Spread the filling evenly into the pan, leaving a small border around the edges. Freeze until firm.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and molasses until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
Stir in the cinnamon, baking powder, and kosher salt. Mix in the oats, then add the milk and whisk until smooth. Fold in the flour until a creamy batter forms.
Prepare the springform pan again with parchment paper and nonstick spray. Spread half of the batter evenly into the pan.
Remove the frozen filling from the freezer, peel away the parchment, and place the filling layer in the center over the batter. Gently press it down.
Spread the remaining batter over the filling, covering it completely to the edges.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just set with a slight jiggle.
Cool the bars in the pan for 30 minutes. Remove the springform ring and chill the bars for about 2 hours until fully set. Slice into bars and serve.

Notes

Quick oats create a softer texture, while old-fashioned oats make the bars heartier.

Add a pinch of nutmeg for a warmer spice flavor.

Vanilla baking chips can be used instead of white chocolate chips.

Mini chocolate chips can be folded into the oatmeal batter for extra sweetness.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freeze tightly wrapped bars for up to 2 months and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Serve chilled or let the bars sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 29 g
Sodium: 220 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg