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* Exported from MasterCook *

Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars

Recipe By :Nancy L. Berry
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bars Cookies
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Crust
1 cup walnuts -- divided
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1/2 cup coconut flakes
Filling
16 ounces cream cheese -- softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 can raspberry pie filling or topping -- 21 ounces

Heat oven to 350:F. Grease 9x13x2-inch pan and set aside.
Chop 1/2 cup nuts coarsely for topping. Set aside.
Chop remaining 1/2 cup finely.
For Crust: Combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in shortening until fine
crumbs form. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts and coconut. Mix well. Remove
1/2 cup. Set aside.
Press remaining crumbs in bottom of pan.
Bake at 350:F. for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
For Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla in small bowl at
medium speed of electric mixer until
smooth.
Spread over hot baked crust. Return to oven.
Bake 15 minutes longer.
Spread raspberry pie filling over cheese layer.
Combine reserved coarsely chopped nuts and reserved crumbs. Sprinkle evenly
over raspberries.
Return to oven. Bake 15 minutes longer.
Cool. Refrigerate several hours. Cut into bars, about 2 x 1 1/2 inches.