Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ground PLANTERS Almonds
  • 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp. grated lemon zest Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. low sugar strawberry preserves

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Line 8-inch square baking pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle almonds evenly onto bottom of pan.
  • Beat Neufchatel, sugar, sugar substitute, vanilla, lemon peel and lemon juice with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition.
  • Pour over almonds.
  • Drop small spoonfuls of preserves over batter; swirl with knife several times for marble effect.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is almost set.
  • Cool completely.
  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Cut into 12 bars to serve.
  • Store leftover bars in refrigerator.