ALMOND CHEESECAKE BARS

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Provided by April Alvarez

Categories Cookies

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CRUST:
1/4 c splenda
1 1/4 c graham cracker or vanilla wafers crumbs
1/3 c light butter melted
1/4 c toasted sliced almonds, finely ground
FILLING:
12 oz reduced fat cream cheese
1/2 c splenda
2 large eggs
1/4 c reduced fat sour cream
2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
TOPPING:
c toasted, sliced almonds

Steps:

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8by8 inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray., Set aside.
2. Mix crust ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Press into prepared pan, Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until firm.
3. Mix cream cheese and splenda together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping the side of the bowl, and mixing well after each addition,. Add sour cream and extracts mix well Pour over prepared crust.
4. Bake in oven for 40 to 50 minutes. or until firm. Top with toasted almonds.