Apricot Cheesecake Bars

Another one of my dad's dee-licious dessert concoctions! An easy shortbread crust with cheesecake-like batter, topped with a tangy apricot spread. I call this recipe "bars," my dad calls it "pie," neither is really correct. But, for lack of a better description, I'll have to stick with what we've got...

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

24 bars

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

16 ounces shortbread cookies
3 large eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup finely chopped dried apricots
½ cup sour cream
½ cup apricot preserves

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Process shortbread cookies in the bowl of a food processor until finely ground. Press into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl. Add ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Stir in apricots and spread over crust.
Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and the edges are slightly brown, about 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine sour cream and apricot jam in a bowl. Set aside.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and spread jam topping on top while still hot. Chill until set, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

208	Calories
11g	Fat
23g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 208
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 150mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 5g	10%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 74mg	6%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 94mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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