ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE BARS

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This pretty layered bar has a sweet cream-cheese filling atop a mocha-flavored crushed-cookie crust.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 4h5m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon of the espresso coffee powder and melted butter; mix well. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square pan.
Beat cream cheese in medium bowl at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon espresso coffee powder, vanilla and egg; blend well. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Bake at 350°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or just until center is set. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled. Cover loosely; refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or until firm. With hot, wet knife, cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 4 g