Raspberry Pecan Cream Cheese Bars

Vseward (Chef~V)'s Note:

Another one of my 3-layer desserts that takes only minutes to prepare. This particular cake mix comes with a packet of glaze and it's own swirl mix. Using the cake mix as a crust this makes a beautiful and tasty dessert. This is my own crowd pleasing dessert. {Note: The name of the boxed cake mix is Pillsbury Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread & Coffee cake mix. The ingredients look confusing as if 2 different cakes. Just one long name}.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 24

Yield: 24.0 bars

Bars

• 1 (17 ½ ounce) package Pillsbury Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread and Coffeecake mix
• 6 tablespoons butter , melted
• 3 eggs
• ¾ cup sugar-free raspberry jam
• 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese , softened*
• 1 (3 ounce) package light cream cheese , softened*
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¾ cup pecans , chopped

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F In large bowl, combine quick bread mix, butter and 1 of the eggs; mix well. Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan to form crust. Spread preserves over dough.
2. Beat cream cheese in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add remaining 2 eggs, 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spoon and spread mixture over preserves. In small bowl, combine swirl mix from packet and pecans; mix well. Sprinkle over cream cheese mixture.
3. Bake at 350°F For 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 hour.
4. Drizzle glaze from package over bars. Refrigerate 1 hour. Store in refrigerator.