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Whether I'm hosting friends or sending a plate to work with my husband, these creamy elegant cheesecake squares are always a hit. It's a wonderful make-ahead dessert that easily serves a large group.
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 262 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 78 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Lemon Cheesecake Squares in Taste of Home August/September 2001, p33
Sweet White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
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Reviewed on May. 19, 2013 by JennTats
I made this for a baby shower and everyone loved it. The oatmeal crust tasted kind of plain while making it so I added a 1/4 tsp. of vanilla to the mix & that help add a bit more flavor. I also am a huge lemon lover so I too added a little extra lemon juice as well as an additional 1/2 tsp. of lemon extract. I used strawberry jam since my friend is not a big fan of raspberry. This turned out very well all the way thru thick and creamy. As a garnish I used fresh sliced strawberries & mint leaves. It looked as good as it tasted. Thank you for this great recipe.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2013 by erzsi
Was very easy to make. I really like the flavor of lemon, so I added about another 1/8 of a cup of lemon juice. Plus 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2013 by MJMM
Delicious! A great crust, and nice lemon flavor. The jam is perfect in these squares and I wouldn't hesitate to increase the amount of it a little.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2012 by knadasky
It was easy to make and very flavorful.
Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2010 by linzerbug
Oatmeal crust a nice change of pace too.
Added a thicker layer of jam; turned out wonderfully. Great with blueberry preserves as well. Delicious!
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2010 by lambler
Delicious!!! Will definitely be making these again! Agree with the other reviewer about using 2/3 cup raspberry jam, it turned out great!
Delicious!!! Will definitely be making these again!
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by HeatherHH
I was thrilled the first time I made these bars when my husband said that they were pretty good! I love lemon flavor, but he usually doesn't care for it. These bars are the exception. Besides the wonderful not-too-strong lemon flavor, these also have a wonderful creamy consistency. The layer of jam is a nice touch, which you can increase to 2/3 cup if desired.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by hokahey1234
Even better with a layer of the jam on top of the cheesecake as well.
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