Ingredients

Makes 24 bars

　　16 ounces cream cheese, softened

　　2 large eggs

　　3/4 cup sugar

　　1 teaspoon vanilla

　　3/4 cup blueberry or other fruit preserves

　　hot shortbread base

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

　　

Step 2

In a bowl whisk cream cheese until smooth and whisk in eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Evenly spread preserves over hot shortbread and pour cream-cheese mixture over it. Bake in middle of oven until slightly puffed, about 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan and cut into 24 bars. Bar cookies keep, covered and chilled, 3 days.