Italian Cheese Bars Recipe

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Italian Cheese Bars
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  1. 1. Heat oven to 350 degree F. Melt butter or margarine in a 9x9x2-inch baking pan in the oven (about 6 minutes). Remove from oven. Stir crushed crackers into melted butter or margarine; press mixture firmly and evenly onto bottom of pan using a wooden spoon. Set aside.
  2. 2. Combine the ricotta cheese, egg, sugar, flour, orange peel, and almond extract in a blender container or food processor bowl; blend or process until smooth. Carefully spread cheese mixture over crumb mixture. Combine the almonds or hazelnuts, cherries, and raisins; sprinkle over cheese layer. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are puffed and golden. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 1 hour; cover and chill for 2 hours. Cut into bars. Makes 20.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 298.32 Kcal (1249 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.53g 29%
Cholesterol 26.37mg 9%
Sodium 100.19mg 4%
Potassium 82.77mg 2%
Total Carbs 25.91g 9%
Sugars 12.46g 50%
Dietary Fiber 1.93g 8%
Protein 7.69g 15%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 12%
Vitamin A 2.8mg 95%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 138.9mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 521.01 Kcal (2181 kJ)
Calories from fat 291.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.36g 29%
Cholesterol 46.05mg 9%
Sodium 174.97mg 4%
Potassium 144.56mg 2%
Total Carbs 45.25g 9%
Sugars 21.76g 50%
Dietary Fiber 3.37g 8%
Protein 13.43g 15%
Vitamin C 12.9mg 12%
Vitamin A 5mg 95%
Iron 2.6mg 8%
Calcium 242.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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