BARS: Cheesecake Bars

Crust:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp. melted butter

Filling:

8 oz. cream cheese, at room temp.
1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract
Cherry or some kind of berry preserves (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a bowl, combine crumbs and sugar, then add the melted butter. Press mixture into a lightly greased 8-inch square baking pan.

If you want, you can spread a thin layer of fruit preserve on top of the crust.

Cream together cream cheese and sugar. Add egg, milk, and extracts and beat well. Spread batter over crust.

Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Keep covered and chilled.