LEMONY CREAM CHEESE BARS

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Anytime I can take a recipe that has been handed down two generations and lighten it up while keeping the delicious flavor memories intact, I'm a happy girl. -Patti Lavell, Islamorada, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup egg substitute, divided
1/3 cup canola oil
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1/4 cup egg substitute and oil; mix until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 11-13 minutes or until edges are light brown., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add remaining egg substitute; beat on low speed just until blended. Spread over crust. Crumble reserved topping over filling., Bake 11-13 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges