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Cheesecake Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Frances Mann PHOTO BY: kristen m

"Rich and creamy as cheesecake, but much easier to make!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 81 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by SUSIERATH
Very quick, very easy. I used a muffin tin instead of an 8x8 pan and they came out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2008 by naples34102
I'm confused by those who say this recipe doesn't compare to real cheesecake, or it almost... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2004 by Alaska Mom
Everyone had a fit about this recipe, especially my husband who loves cheesecake. The crust... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2003 by RUFF GIRL
Very easy and quite yummy! To "dress-up" my bars, I drizzled melted chocolate, white... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2006 by LovesCheese
Couple of notes - definitely double the filling if you're serving this as a dessert (9-12... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2003 by JORDANCICI
I made these for company and they loved them. Ate every last one! No changes necessary. Leslie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by loren817
this was the first time i ever dared to make a cheesecake and i must say, everyone was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2003 by LIMCANCOOK
This cheesecake bar was easy to make and tasted just like cheesecake. I omitted the chopped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2004 by Amy from Atlanta
This recipe came out fabulously. I substituted toasted almonds for the walnuts in the crust. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2003 by LINDA IN MO
Delicious! We love these! I omit the walnuts though.