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Makeover Cheesecake Bars

With a very rich, creamy cheesecake filling over a thick nutty crust, it's not difficult to figure out why people love these bars so much! —Becky Stone, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

9 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground walnuts
3 tablespoons brown sugar blend
1/4 cup cold butter
FILLING:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, walnuts and brown sugar blend;
cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 2/3 cup for topping; press
remaining crumb mixture into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with
cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly
browned.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheeses, sugar and flour
until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg substitute, milk, lemon
juice and vanilla just until blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with
reserved crumb mixture.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack

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Makeover Cheesecake Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.
Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 bar equals 219 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 191 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.