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Apple: Apple Cheese Bars

Source of Recipe

Best of Country Cooking


List of Ingredients

CRUST:
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour

FILLING:
4 medium cooking apples, grated
1 package finely grated cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

TOPPING:
Reserved egg whites
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar



Recipe

Make crust by combining sugar, butter, yolks, baking powder, salt and flour. Blend till mix is crumbly. Press half of mixture into bottom of 13x9 inch baking pan; reserve remaining half and set aside. Grate apples and cheese together in one bowl (use food processor). Add sugar, flour and cinnamon, then mix well. Spread apple/cheese filling over crust. Sprinkle remaining half of crumb mixture over filling. Make topping by whipping egg whites until peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and cream cheese, beating continuously. Spoon evenly over all layers. Bake at 350ºF for 30-35 minutes, or until light golden brown.