Strawberry Lime Cheesecake Bars

For the crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 (12 Tablespoons) butter, softened For the filling: 1 (18 oz.) jar strawberry preserves 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 4 Tablespoons lime juice

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line 13x9 inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. To prepare crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar and butter. Using a fork, cut into the butter into mixture is crumbly. Press mixture into prepared pan, and bake for 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown

To prepare filling: Spread strawberry preserves evenly over crust. In a large bowl, using a electric or stand mixer beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until combined. Mix in lime juice. Pour cheesecake mixture over strawberry preserves, and bake for 30 minutes or until center of cheesecake is set. Let cool in pan completely before cutting into squares.