MAKEOVER CHEESECAKE BARS

Makeover Cheesecake Bars image

With a very rich, creamy cheesecake filling over a thick nutty crust, it's not difficult to figure out why people love these bars so much! -Becky Stone, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Previous Next

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground walnuts
3 tablespoons brown sugar blend
1/4 cup cold butter
FILLING:
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, walnuts and brown sugar blend; cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 2/3 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheeses, sugar and flour until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg substitute, milk, lemon juice and vanilla just until blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture., Bake for 12-15 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.