Almond cheesecake bars

This recipe for almond bars with cream cheese is from my sister-in-law. I've taken the bars to many functions, and everyone always asks for the recipe. —Mary Couser, Maple Plain, Minnesota

These unbelievably delicious almond bars are so good, they won 1st place at a local baking contest. The baker of these bars was kind enough to share the recipe with us.

If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you probably know that I am *obsessed* with almond flavoring (Seriously, it makes anything better! Just go ahead and double whatever the recipe calls for, I dare you!) my husband loves cheesecake, and Mayhem, well, Mayhem is an equal-opportunity food enthusiast. Put those together, and you have

All your flavours of an almond croissant packed into a delicious cookie bar!

Almond Cheesecake Bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. Made with a shortbread crust, cheesecake and glaze these bars are easy and delicious.

What can I say about these bars? They are hands down my favorite. And it seems many others too, for the amount of times I get asked to make them. The first layer is a rich buttery crust, then the creamy almond cheesecake layer, and the last is the almond flavored frosting with sliced almonds on top of that. Altogether it's fabulous! I can say that within minutes of bringing these to work or a potluck....or any gathering, the whole pan is GONE! Almond Bars 2 c. flour 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1…

These melt in your mouth almond bars are a great shortcut to the traditional Dutch banket! They are a wonderful everyday dessert or perfe...

I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years ago. It makes a heavenly cheesecake. My son Tommy has already told me he wants it again for his birthday cake this year. —Brenda Clifford, Overland Park, Kansas

Gluten Free Apple Cheesecake Bars. Gluten free shortbread topped with a creamy cheesecake layer, cinnamon-spiced apples and streusel topping.