Lemon Cheesecake Bars
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A middle cream cheese layer updates classic lemon squares.
This recipe makes 60 servings
Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden
| Nutritional Info | |
|---|---|
| Per bar: about | - |
| cal | 71 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | 4 g |
| sat. fat | 2 g |
| carb | 9 g |
| fibre | 0 g |
| chol | 24 mg |
| sodium | 33 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1% |
| iron | 1% |
| vit A | 4% |
| vit C | 2% |
| folate | 2% |
Ingredients
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4 eggs
1-1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tbsp finely grated lemon rind
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp icing sugar
Cheesecake Layer:
1 pkg cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
Base:
30 lemon social tea cookies
1/2 cup butter, melted
Preparation:
Line 13- x 9-inch (3.5 L) metal cake pan with parchment paper or grease.
Base: In food processor, crush cookies to make 2 cups (500 mL); pulse in butter until moistened. Press into prepared pan. Bake in centre of 325°F (160°C) oven until firm, about 12 minutes. Let cool on rack.
Cheesecake Layer: In bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; beat in egg. Spread over base. Set aside.
In bowl, beat eggs with sugar until thickened. Beat in lemon rind and juice, flour and baking powder until smooth; pour over cheese layer. Bake in centre of 325°F (160°C) oven until edges are set and brown, 35 minutes. Let cool on rack. (Make-ahead: Remove from pan; wrap and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Or overwrap in heavy-duty foil; freeze for up to 1 month.) Cut into bars. Dust with icing sugar.
Base: In food processor, crush cookies to make 2 cups (500 mL); pulse in butter until moistened. Press into prepared pan. Bake in centre of 325°F (160°C) oven until firm, about 12 minutes. Let cool on rack.
Cheesecake Layer: In bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; beat in egg. Spread over base. Set aside.
In bowl, beat eggs with sugar until thickened. Beat in lemon rind and juice, flour and baking powder until smooth; pour over cheese layer. Bake in centre of 325°F (160°C) oven until edges are set and brown, 35 minutes. Let cool on rack. (Make-ahead: Remove from pan; wrap and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Or overwrap in heavy-duty foil; freeze for up to 1 month.) Cut into bars. Dust with icing sugar.
Tags:
Dessert; Vegetarian; Bake; Refrigerate/Chill; Food Processor; Make-Ahead; Cheese; Lemons;
Source: Holiday Celebrations: 2007
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