How to Make Apricot Cheesecake Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious dessert that's perfect for any time of year, then look no further than these Apricot Cheesecake Bars. These bars are a perfect combination of sweet, creamy cheesecake and tangy apricot, making them a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.

One of the best things about these Apricot Cheesecake Bars is that they're incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of these tasty bars ready to enjoy...

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces shortbread cookies
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped dried apricots
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup apricot preserves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Process shortbread cookies in the bowl of a food processor until finely ground. Press into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and the edges are slightly brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine sour cream and apricot jam in a bowl. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    208 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 150mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 94mg