Blueberry Bars

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These bars taste like blueberry cheesecake."

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking dish.

Step 2

To make the crust: Cream shortening, sugar, one egg, milk and almond extract in a large bowl. Mix in flour and baking powder, stirring constantly. Spread crust evenly in baking pan. Top with blueberries.

Step 3

To make the topping: In a medium bowl, beat two eggs, and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar and almond extract. Spread over blueberries.

Step 4

Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Cool in pan before cutting.