Crunchy Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Be the first to write a review

Rate recipe

Try this lemon-flavored bar when you're looking for something that's not too sweet.

[X]

Rate Crunchy Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Click on stars to rate

Would you make this recipe again?

Write a review

[X]

Crunchy Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

30 20 50

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping; press remaining crumbs into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk, lemon peel, juice and vanilla; mix well. Spread over baked crust. Combine nuts with reserved crumbs; sprinkle over cream cheese mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until done. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 125 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Crunchy Cheesecake Bars in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook , p54