Raspberry Cream Cheese Bars

(Makes 1 9" x 13" pan)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9" x13" baking pan.

In a large bowl stir together:

2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/4 cups quick cooking rolled oats

3/4 cups brown sugar

Using a mixer or your hands, add: 1 cup butter

Blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture. Press remaining mixture in the bottom of prepared baking pan. Bake 15 minutes.

Using an electric mixer, in a medium mixing bowl, beat on medium speed until light and fluffy:

12 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

Beat in:

2 large eggs, or 3 medium eggs

2 teaspoons Lemon Juice

1 teaspoon Vanilla

Preparation:
Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled, baked crust.

Stir together in a small bowl:

16 oz. Raspberry sauce or pie filling

2 t. cornstarch, if needed

Preparation:
Spoon mixture carefully over cream cheese layer. Spreading mixture as you go. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake 30 minutes or until set.