Best Red White And Blueberry Chex Bars Recipes

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RED, WHITE AND BLUEBERRY CHEX™ BARS



Red, White and Blueberry Chex™ Bars image

Corn Chex™ cereal and freeze-dried berries give this no-bake treat bars fun, Fourth of July flair.

Provided by Cindy Rahe

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 bag (10 oz) miniature marshmallows
6 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
1 cup mixed freeze-dried berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries), plus additional for topping
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons white vanilla baking chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Steps:

  • Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray; line with cooking parchment paper, leaving an overhang of paper on two sides.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat butter and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; add cereal and freeze-dried berries, and stir to combine. Fold in 1/3 cup of the chips. They may melt a little, but that's okay. Press mixture evenly into pan. Sprinkle with additional berries.
  • In small microwavable bowl, mix 2 tablespoons chips with the coconut oil; microwave uncovered on high in 30-second bursts until melted and smooth when stirred. Drizzle over top of bars. Let stand until firm before cutting, about 50 minutes. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g

RED, WHITE & BLUE CHEESECAKE BARS



Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars image

I've tried "light" cheesecake recipes before with mixed results. Making a few changes, I created a rich, creamy cheesecake filling that truly tastes like the real deal. -Katie Farrell, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
Sugar substitute blend equivalent to 1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup reduced-sugar strawberry preserves
1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; coat foil with cooking spray. Remove pie crust from foil pan; break into fine crumbs into prepared pan. Press crumbs onto bottom of pan. , Place cottage cheese in a small food processor; process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Add cream cheese, sugar blend, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until smooth. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg whites and egg; add to cottage cheese mixture. Beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust., Drop preserves by teaspoonfuls over filling. Cut through cheesecake with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with blueberries., Bake 25-30 minutes or until center of cheesecake is almost set. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate 2 hours or until cold., Lifting with foil, remove cheesecake from pan. Cut into 12 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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