DIABETIC RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

Diabetic Raspberry Cheesecake Bars image

Provided by Wayne Jeseritz

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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6 whole graham crackers, finely ground
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp melted butter
filling
2 pkg 8 oz - reduced fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1 pkg 8 oz - fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1 c sugar substitute
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/4 c cholesterol free egg substitute
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
topping
2 Tbsp water
1/2 c reduced sugar raspberry or strawberry preserves

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. For crust, mix graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar together in small bowl. Add butter; stir until crumbs are moistened. Press crumbs evenly onto bottom of pan. Bake about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. Beat cream cheeses, sugar substitute and vanilla with electric mixer until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then add egg substitute. Mix in flour until well combined. Pour batter evenly over crust. Bake until just set in the center, about 25 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes.
4. Heat preserves and water in small saucepan, stirring constantly, until preserves melt. Spread over filling. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.
5. Dietary Exchanges: 1 Fat, 1/2 Starch Calories 84 Total Fat 5g Saturated Fat 3g Protein 4g Carbohydrates 7g Cholesterol 31 mg Dietary Fiber 0g Sodium 140 mg