FRESH PLUM BARS

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Provided by Becky Tank @Becky_Tank

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST
1 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) shortening
1/4 cup(s) sugar
1 large egg olk
4 cup(s) pitted plums, sliced
1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
FILLING
8 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temp
3/4 cup(s) sour cream
3 large eggs
3/4 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon zest
1 teaspoon(s) almond extract
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch square pan. To make crust, combine flour and salt. In a large bowl, cream the shortening with the sugar. Beat in the egg yolk. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Spread into pan.
Arrange the plums on top of the dough. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top. Bake for 15 minutes.
For the filling: In a large bowl combine all the filling ingredients together and bead until smooth. Spread the topping carefully and evenly over the hot crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes longer, or until set. Cool in pan before cutting. Store in frige.