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Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars

Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars
In Madison, Wisconsin, Lisa Corroo makes the most of an effortless oat mixture to form the crunchy crust and crumbly topping for these sweet bars. You can choose any flavor of preserves to suit your family's tastes.
30 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 jar (18 ounces) red raspberry preserves
  • 1/3 cup chopped slivered almonds

Directions

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Combine the oats, flour,
  • baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press
  • three-fourths of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking
  • pan. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until set and edges just
  • begin to brown.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs and
  • vanilla; mix well. Spread over crust. Drop preserves by spoonfuls
  • over cream cheese mixture; carefully spread evenly. Combine almonds
  • and remaining oat mixture; sprinkle over preserves.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set and edges are golden brown. Cool
© Taste of Home 2013

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Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • before cutting. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 211 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 145 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
© Taste of Home 2013