Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine (softened)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 11 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 18 ounces red raspberry preserves
  • 1/3 cup chopped slivered almonds

Instruction

  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Press three-fourths of the mixture into a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 11-13 minutes or until set and edges just begin to brown.
  • Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Spread over crust. Drop preserves by spoonfuls over cream cheese mixture; carefully spread evenly. Combine almonds and remaining oat mixture; sprinkle over preserves.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set and edges are golden brown. Cool before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.