RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS (LIGHTER RECIPE)

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The same full flavor of our best raspberry and cheesecake bar in a lighter recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 1/2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) , softened
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Beat flour, granulated sugar, salt, margarine, 1/3 cup corn syrup and 1/2 package cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until dough forms. Press evenly in pan.
  • Beat remaining 2 packages cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs and egg whites until well blended. Beat in 1 cup corn syrup and the vanilla until smooth. Pour over dough.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until edges are light golden brown and filling is set (filling may appear puffy). Stir jam; spread over hot bars. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled.
  • For 36 bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving. Refrigerate any remaining bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg

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