almond cheesecake bars
These bars are a delicious change from the ordinary, and so easy..They are melt in your mouth wonderful..I used sliced almonds to sprinkle on the top, to give them some texture..they sure are delicious. Enjoy! My photos
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- CRUST
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- FILLING
- 1 - 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract ( i used 1/2 tsp ) this amount was perfect for us, we don't like a real strong almond flavor
- 2 - eggs, lightly beaten
- FROSTING
- 1 - 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup butter. softened
- 1 teaspoon almond extract ( i used 1/2 tsp ) this amount was perfect
- 4 - 5 teaspoons milk
How To Make almond cheesecake bars
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
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Step 2Combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar; press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. -
Step 3For filling: In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack.
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Step 4Combine the frosting ingredients until smooth; spread over bars. Store in the refrigerator.
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Step 51 bar equals 145 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 68 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
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