Lemon Cheesecake Dessert Recipe

Lemon Cheesecake Dessert Recipe Lemon Cheesecake Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

Looking for a refreshing change from heavy desserts? Peggy Key from Grant, Alabama shares these light citrus squares that are not too tart and not too sweet. "Paired with pecans, the lemon juice turns these cheesecake treats into bars of gold." she writes.

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Lemon Cheesecake Dessert Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 16-20 Servings
15 30 45

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans and sugar. Add butter; mix well. Set aside 1/2 cup. Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 325° for 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the milk, eggs and lemon juice; beat until smooth. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 16-20 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 192 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Cheesecake Dessert in Quick Cooking January/February 2003, p10

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2012 by lovemusic

I made this the first time last weekend and definitely is a keeper! I only put in a 1/4 cup of lemon juice as I thought a 1/2 cup would be way to strong for us and it was delicious!

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2012 by dcopland

Made this Saturday for a picnic Sunday - easy and yummy recipe!

 
 

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