Apricot Cheesecake Bars

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Process shortbread cookies in the bowl of a food processor until finely ground. Press into a 9x13-inch baking pan.

3 . Stage

Beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl. Add ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Stir in apricots and spread over crust.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and the edges are slightly brown, about 40 minutes.

5 . Stage

Meanwhile, combine sour cream and apricot jam in a bowl. Set aside.

6 . Stage

Remove the cheesecake from the oven and spread jam topping on top while still hot. Chill until set, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 24 bars.