White Bean Berry Cheesecake Bars - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) melted butter, margarine or coconut oil
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar or brown sugar
• 1 cup (250 mL) cooked or canned white beans (see notes)
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) water, divided
• 1 cup (250 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain Greek yogurt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) maple syrup or granulated sugar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon
• pinch salt
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) store bought or homemade jam, stirred (see notes)