Blueberry Cheesecake Bars I

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars - 7g Carbs, 0g Fiber, 3g Sugar

Serves: 20 Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 35 Minutes Total Time: 50 Minutes What you need: Crust: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated 1/3 cup light butter, melted Filling: 12 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated 2 large eggs 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Topping: 1/4 cup reduced-sugar apricot preserves 1 tablespoon water What you do: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an eight-inch square pan with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.

2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, SPLENDA Granulated, and butter, mixing well. Firmly press mixture evenly in bottom of prepared pan. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside.

3. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add SPLENDA Granulated, beating until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and vanilla, beating just until blended. Gently stir in blueberries. Pour mixture into prepared pan.

4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until firm. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Cover and chill 2 hours.

5. Topping Directions: COMBINE apricot preserves and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until jam melts. Spread over filling; cut into bars.

Submitted by: Makers of SPLENDA Sweetener Products

Nutrition per Serving: 100 Calories, 60 Calories from Fat, 3g Protein, 6g Fat, 3g Sat, 7g Carbs, 0g Fiber, 40mg Cholesterol, 110mg Sodium, 3g Sugar

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