RED, WHITE & BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ stick (4 Tbsp.) butter, melted
1½ packages (12 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup lowfat milk
2 Tbs cornstarch
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
zest of one lemon
3 large eggs
1 cup fresh raspberries (more or less, as desired)
¾ cup fresh blueberries (more or less, as desired)
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with aluminum foil. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, mix crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a food processor (or with an electric mixer) blend cream cheese, eggs, milk, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest just until smooth. Do not overbeat.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture on top of the crumb crust. Scatter raspberries and blueberries on top.
5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until touch to center feels slightly firm and set.
6. Cool completely before cutting. Use foil to lift cheesecake out of pan and onto a cutting board. Use a thin, sharp knife to cut into clean-looking bars (wiping blade clean with a paper towel between cuts). Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Servings: 16
Yield: About 16 bars
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
Calories From Fat (51%) 101
Total Fat 11.33g
Saturated Fat 6.44g
Cholesterol 66.97mg
Sodium 128.77mg
Potassium 85.81mg
Carbohydrates 20.17g
Dietary Fiber 0.91g
Sugar 13.19g
Net Carbohydrates 19.26g
Protein 4.32g
WW Points: 5
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5 Comments
My husband’s favorite dessert is cheesecake, so we made the Red, White and Blueberry Cheesecake Bars for Father’s Day Dessert! YUM! Everyone loved them! Easy and delicious!
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this is so pretty and looks easy to make too.
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What a great idea, RecipeGirl! I love how beautiful these bars are, and they’re more practical than a whole cheesecake for outdoor get-togethers. Thanks for the recipe!
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I made the bars tonight without the fruit. They were delicious but a bit too lemon-y. Next time I will try the squares without the lemon juice and zest.
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These bars are definately pleasing to the eye and easier to make than a whole cheesecake. We liked them.
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