Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
2 cups flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
3/4 cup margarine
***Filling***
2 packages (8 oz size) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup strawberry jam
3/4 cup sliced almonds
For Crust: Combine all ingredients for crust until crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup of topping. Press remainder into 13x9" cake pan sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake at 350*F for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden.
For Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and extract until smooth. Spread evenly over hot crust. Bake 15 minutes longer. Stir jam until smooth. Spread over filling. Stir sliced almonds into reserved crumble mixture. Sprinkle over jam.
Bake 15 minutes longer. Cool completely on wire rack. Chill 3 hours or overnight before cutting into squares. Store in refrigerator.Recipe
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