Squash Cheesecake Bars

From EatingWell: September/October 2007 — Subscribe Now!

Pureed winter squash gives most of the body to these leaner cheesecake bars.

READER'S COMMENT:

"A disappointment (this is coming from a long-time fan). The crust is flat and heavy - I think the suggestions about longer baking time and the addition of spices are good ones. Plus, I wonder if the flour is necessary. The filling needs...

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A disappointment (this is coming from a long-time fan). The crust is flat and heavy - I think the suggestions about longer baking time and the addition of spices are good ones. Plus, I wonder if the flour is necessary. The filling needs more squash flavor and sweetness. I probably won't make this again but I'll check back to see if other people attempt this recipe and make/suggest changes. Low-fat cream cheese squash bars are a great concept!	1 week 5 days ago
I added ground cinnamon and ground cloves to the crust mix. It definately needs a doubling of the squash. I served this at a party, where most attendees are not really health conscious. It was very well received. Baking the crust a bit longer results in a crisper crust if that is desired. doncdc2451	4 weeks 9 hours ago
Pretty good! My first attempt at cheesecake of any kind and it turned out despite my adding 50% more acorn squash. My batter wasn't as smooth as it could have been - my fault - I think it did affect the recipe. Blend that batter, people! We talked about it after and although it is very good we might consider the following: 1: Put crushed nuts into the base. 2. Top with real whipped cream infused with maple syrup. 3. Add sliced toasted caramelized pecans. I'm sending it out to friends (the recipe) and will make it again.	7 weeks 1 day ago

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A disappointment (this is coming from a long-time fan).
The crust is flat and heavy - I think the suggestions about longer baking time and the addition of spices are good ones. Plus, I wonder if the flour is necessary.
The filling needs more squash flavor and sweetness.
I probably won't make this again but I'll check back to see if other people attempt this recipe and make/suggest changes. Low-fat cream cheese squash bars are a great concept!

1 week 5 days ago

I added ground cinnamon and ground cloves to the crust mix. It definately needs a doubling of the squash.

I served this at a party, where most attendees are not really health conscious. It was very well received.

Baking the crust a bit longer results in a crisper crust if that is desired.

doncdc2451

4 weeks 9 hours ago

Pretty good! My first attempt at cheesecake of any kind and it turned out despite my adding 50% more acorn squash.

My batter wasn't as smooth as it could have been - my fault - I think it did affect the recipe. Blend that batter, people!

We talked about it after and although it is very good we might consider the following:
1: Put crushed nuts into the base.
2. Top with real whipped cream infused with maple syrup.
3. Add sliced toasted caramelized pecans.

I'm sending it out to friends (the recipe) and will make it again.

7 weeks 1 day ago