Blueberry Cheesecake Bars (Shortbread Crust)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Cut butter into 1/2 inch cubes. In a food processor, add cubed butter, flour, brown sugar, and salt.

2. 2

   Process until mixture forms small lumps.

3. 3

   Sprinkle into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan, pressing down with spatula to form crust.

4. 4

   Bake in the middle of oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   In a bowl whisk cream cheese until smooth then add eggs, white sugar and vanilla.

6. 6

   Evenly spread preserves over hot shortbread for traditional look then cover with cheesecake mixture. For a more stable bar, mix preserves into batter.

7. 7

   Bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 3 hours ( good luck with that step).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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