Lemon Cheesecake Squares Recipe
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Lemon Cheesecake Squares

By: Peggy Reddick  
"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."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 20 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
  • FILLING:
  • 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Combine the flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Press dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam.
  2. For filling, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until fluffy. Add the eggs, lemon juice and peel just until blended. Carefully spoon over jam. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by naples34102 
A rather unique and very delicious twist on plain old cheesecake, cut into dainty little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by blondebiker 
I made these with butter substituted for shortening in the crust, homemade raspberry freezer... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by bolson79 
Really easy. I halved the recipe and made it in a 9" round springform pan. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by mccabefamily29 
Perfect. Didn't change a thing and they came out delicious. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by sarajo614 
To me, the crust tasted like flour before baking. I bumped the brown sugar up to 3/4 cup -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by mabcat 
These are great! I made them for my bookclub this evening, and there was a cheesecake lover... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by Anastasia 
This is a lightly lemon flavored cheesecake-like dessert. I followed the recipe exactly. I... MORE
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Reviewed on May 8, 2007 by Margie 
This was an excellent dessert! It was rich and creamy and just the right amount of raspberry.... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by MegB 
I substituted butter for the shortening. I loved the thick layer of cheesecake filling with... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by Jenison 
I just tried these yesterday, and they were amazing! Really easy to make, and they taste soo... MORE

 
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