Almond Cheesecake Bars

Here is the recipe for the bars we had at our Enrichment Night with Dave Prows. Yummy!

Crust:
2 c flour
1 c butter - softened
1/2 c powdered sugar

Combine and press into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 20-25 min until golden brown.

Filling:
1 pkg cream cheese (8oz)
1/2 c sugar
1 t almond extract
2 eggs lightly beaten

Beat the cream cheese, sugar and extract together until smooth. Add the eggs and beat on low until combined. Pour over crust and bake for 15-20 min until center is almost set. Cool.

Frosting:
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1/4 c butter - softened
1 t almond extract (we cut this in half)
4-5 t milk

Combine all the ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over bars and top with sliced almonds.

Store in the refrigerator. Yield = 3 doz.