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Italian Cheese Bars -




Source of Recipe


Better Homes and Gardens®. Copyright 2002.


Recipe Introduction


Cherries, almonds, golden raisins, and ricotta cheese give these moist bars the light texture and classic flavor of a traditional Italian cheesecake.


List of Ingredients




To reduce saturated fat & Cholesterol...use stick margarine to replace butter and egg substitute to replace egg.

Recipe



Italian Cheese Bars -
20 Servings

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups finely crushed graham crackers (about 18)
1 15-ounce container fat-free ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped hazelnuts
1/3 cup chopped candied cherries
1/3 cup golden raisins

1. Heat oven to 350 degree F. Melt butter or margarine in a 9x9x2-inch baking pan in the oven (about 6 minutes). Remove from oven. Stir crushed crackers into melted butter or margarine; press mixture firmly and evenly onto bottom of pan using a wooden spoon. Set aside.

2. Combine the ricotta cheese, egg, sugar, flour, orange peel, and almond extract in a blender container or food processor bowl; blend or process until smooth. Carefully spread cheese mixture over crumb mixture. Combine the almonds or hazelnuts, cherries, and raisins; sprinkle over cheese layer. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are puffed and golden. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 1 hour; cover and chill for 2 hours. Cut into bars. Makes 20.

Make-ahead tip: Store cooled bars in tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.


1 serving equals: Calories 138; Fat 7g (Saturated 3g); Cholesterol 26mg; Sodium 124mg; Carbohydrate 13g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Protein 5g