Cranberry Cheesecake Bar

By BlueSchmoo

Nutritional Analysis: One serving bar equals 142 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 67 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Ingredients

• 36 (9)
• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided (1/4 Cup + 1 1/2 tsp)
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats (1/4 Cup)
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (3 Tbsp)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted (2 Tbsp)
• 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese (2 Oz)
• 1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk (1/4 Can)
• 4 egg whites (1 Egg White)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (1/4 tsp)
• 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce (1/4 Can)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (1 1/2 tsp)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar and butter; mix until crumbly. Press 2-1/2 cups of the crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the milk, egg whites, vanilla and remaining flour. Spoon over prepared crust. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and cornstarch. Spoon over cream cheese mixture.
Sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack before cutting. Yield: 3 (1) dozen.