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Apricot Cheesecake Bars

By: June Moffett

"With such an appealing blend of flavors, these bars never seem to last long!"

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup apricot jam, warmed

Directions

In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Stir in flour and nuts; mix well. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
In another small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add the egg, milk, lemon juice and vanilla; mix well. Spread the jam over cooled crust. Pour cream cheese mixture over jam. Sprinkle with reserved topping mixture; press down lightly. Bake at 350 degrees F for 17-20 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.