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Ingredients
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⅓ cup butter
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1 (16.5 ounce) package lemon bar mix
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¼ cup finely chopped blanched almonds
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1 ½ cups cold water
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1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
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2 egg yolks, beaten
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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3 drops yellow food coloring (Optional)
Directions
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To Make Crust: In a 10 inch skillet over medium heat, melt butter or margarine. Stir in dessert bar crust mix and almonds. Cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to brown and crumble.
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Reserve 2 tablespoons of crust mixture for topping. Use the back of a fork to press remaining crust mixture into an ungreased 9 inch deep dish pie plate. Cool completely.
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To Make Filling: Pour cold water into a 2 quart non-aluminum saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over water and allow to soften 5 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir dessert bar filling mix into gelatin, mixing until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
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Place egg yolks in a medium bowl. Whisk 1/4 cup of hot lemon mixture into egg yolks. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into rest of lemon filling. Return mixture to heat. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cover and refrigerate.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and 1/4 cup of lemon filling (may be slightly warm), beating until smooth. Gradually beat in remaining filling mixture until smooth. Mix in food coloring if desired.
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Pour filling into crust. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving. Sprinkle reserved almond mixture over top just before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
367 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
38g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 367 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 53% |
Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
Sodium 231mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 25g | |
Protein 6g | 12% |
Calcium 41mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 86mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.