Almond Cheesecake Bars
Serves: 20

Preparation Time: 15

• MinutesCooking Time: 59 ........................... MinutesTotal Time: 1 Hour 14 Minutes
  Ingredients:
  Crust:



• 1/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated



• 1 1/4 cups graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs



• 1/3 cup light butter, melted



• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds, finely ground



• Filling:



• 12 ounces reduced fat cream cheese



• 1/2 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated



• 2 large eggs



• 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream



• 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract



• 1 teaspoon almond extract



• 1/4 cup toasted, sliced almonds
  Directions



• 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.



• 2 Spray an 8x8 pan with non-stick cooking spray



• 3 Mix crust ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Press into prepared pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until firm.



• 4 Mix cream cheese and SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl, and mixing well after each addition. Add sour cream and extracts; mix well. Pour over prepared crust.



• 5 Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 47 minutes, or until firm.



• 6 Top with toasted almonds.
  Submitted by: Maker of SPLENDA® Sweetener Products
  Nutrition Info (per serving)
  Calories 120 Calories from Fat 70 Fat 8g (sat 4g) Cholesterol 35mg Sodium 105mg Carbohydrate 8g Fiber 0g Sugar 4g Protein 4g
  Note
  Serving Size: 1 (1.6-inch x 2-inch) bar