Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 32 Minutes |
Ready In: 32 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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Tangy raspberries shine through an almond-laced cream cheese bar. Land o' Lakes Ingredients:
cooling time: 1 hrs chilling time: 2 hrs |
crust ingredients |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
topping ingredients |
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
3 eggs |
3/4 teaspoon almond extract |
1 cup fresh or frozen red raspberries |
1/4 cup sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine butter and 1/3 cup sugar in large bowl.
3. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4. Reduce speed to low; add flour.
5. Beat until well mixed.
6. Press mixture onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 12 to 16 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned.
7. Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch in large bowl.
8. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
9. Add eggs and almond extract; continue beating until well mixed.
10. Sprinkle raspberries over hot, partially baked crust.
11. Pour cream cheese mixture over berries; sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Run knife around outside edge of bars.
12. Cool completely (at least 1 hour).
13. Refrigerate bars at least 2 hours before cutting.
14. Store refrigerated.
15. TIP: If using frozen raspberries, completely thaw and drain on paper towels before using.
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