Cherry Almond Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Cherry Almond Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup quick-cooking rolled oats; 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, substitute*; 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds; 1/4 cup butter; 2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel); 1/3 cup granulated sugar or 1/3 cup sugar, substitute* equivalent to 1/3 cup; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup finely chopped dried cherries; 10 tablespoons fat free frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional); 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)

Servings: persons

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, substitute*
2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
1/4 cup butter
2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
1/3 cup granulated sugar or 1/3 cup sugar, substitute* equivalent to 1/3 cup
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup finely chopped dried cherries
10 tablespoons fat free frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional)
2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8x2-inch baking pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, and almonds. using a mixer, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, and almond extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add egg, beating on low speed just until combined. Stir in cherries. Spread cream cheese mixture over partially baked crust. 3. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until cream cheese layer is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours before serving. 4. Cut into bars to serve. Garnish individual servings with dessert topping and/or almonds, if desired. Store in refrigerator.

750

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup quick-cooking rolled oats, 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, substitute*, 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds, and more.

Yes, Cherry Almond Cheesecake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry Almond Cheesecake Bars

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