Cheery Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Gooseberry Patch Holidays at Home"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 2mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 30 bars

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• Filling

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup chopped maraschino cherry

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and flour together; mix well.
2. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture; press remaining mixture into an 8 inch square baking pan.
3. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes; cool.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and lemon juice until fluffy (1-2 minutes).
5. Stir in cherries.
6. Spread filling over cooled crust.
7. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over top.
8. Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes or until the filling is set and top is lightly browned.
9. Cool and store in the refrigerator.