Cheesecake Bars Recipe
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Cheesecake Bars

By: Frances Mann 
"Rich and creamy as cheesecake, but much easier to make!"

What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C).
  2. To make Pastry: Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the flour and chopped nuts and stir until mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside 1/4 cup to use as a topping.
  3. Press pastry mixture into 8-inch square pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on rack.
  4. To make Filling: Beat together the white sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla and mix well. Spread filling mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle reserved mixture on as a topping.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on wire rack and refrigerate. Serve with fruit.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 73 | Total Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 17mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I'm confused by those who say this recipe doesn't compare to real cheesecake, or it almost...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by LovesCheese   view full review
Couple of notes - definitely double the filling if you're serving this as a dessert (9-12...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by SUSIERATH   view full review
Very quick, very easy. I used a muffin tin instead of an 8x8 pan and they came out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2004 by Alaska Mom   view full review
Everyone had a fit about this recipe, especially my husband who loves cheesecake. The crust...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2003 by LIMCANCOOK   view full review
This cheesecake bar was easy to make and tasted just like cheesecake. I omitted the chopped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2003 by RUFF GIRL   view full review
Very easy and quite yummy! To "dress-up" my bars, I drizzled melted chocolate, white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2004 by Amy from Atlanta   view full review
This recipe came out fabulously. I substituted toasted almonds for the walnuts in the crust. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A quick and easy way to make cheesecake when you have the craving! These are so good. You...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by loren817   view full review
this was the first time i ever dared to make a cheesecake and i must say, everyone was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2003 by JORDANCICI   view full review
I made these for company and they loved them. Ate every last one! No changes necessary. Leslie...

 

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