Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
1
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Ingredients for - Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

1. 1 cup all-purpose flour -
2. 1/3 cup packed brown sugar -
3. Dash kosher salt -
4. 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed -
5. 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans -
6. Filling: -
7. 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened -
8. 1/4 cup sugar -
9. 2 tablespoons 2% milk -
10. 1 tablespoon lemon juice -
11. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -
12. Dash kosher salt -
13. 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten -
14. JAM: -
15. 1/2 cup sugar -
16. 2 tablespoons cornstarch -
17. 1-1/3 cups chopped fresh strawberries -
18. 1-1/3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb -
19. 1 tablespoon lemon juice -

How to cook deliciously - Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans.

2. Stage

Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake until edges just begin to brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

3. Stage

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in milk, lemon juice, vanilla and salt. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust.

4. Stage

Bake until filling is set, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.

5. Stage

For jam, in a small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Add strawberries, rhubarb and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture begins to thicken, 6-8 minutes. Cool completely. Spread over filling. Refrigerate until set, 8 hours or overnight.

6. Stage

Using parchment, carefully remove cheesecake from baking pan. Cut into bars for serving.