Ingredients

The following ingredients have 25 Servings
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons seedless red raspberry jam

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and butter; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour; mix until crumbly. Press mixture in bottom of sprayed pan.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients; beat well.
  • Remove pan from oven; pour filling over partially baked crust. In small bowl, stir 2 tablespoons of the jam until softened. Spoon over cream cheese mixture. With tip of spoon, carefully swirl jam into top of cream cheese mixture. (Do not disturb crust.)
  • Return pan to oven; bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool 30 minutes.
  • Stir remaining jam; spread evenly over bars. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.