These bars taste like blueberry cheesecake.
Original recipe makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup white sugar
3 eggs
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
6 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking dish.
- To make the crust: Cream shortening, sugar, one egg, milk and almond extract in a large bowl. Mix in flour and baking powder, stirring constantly. Spread crust evenly in baking pan. Top with blueberries.
- To make the topping: In a medium bowl, beat two eggs, and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar and almond extract. Spread over blueberries.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Cool in pan before cutting.
Nutrition
Calories: 234 kcal
Carbohydrates: 27.1 g
Cholesterol: 61 mg
Fat: 12.6 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 3.6 g
Sodium: 93 mg