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Crunchy Cheesecake Bars

By: Shelia Kales

"Try this lemon-flavored bar when you're looking for something that's not too sweet."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
30 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping; press remaining crumbs into bottom of ungreased 8-in. x 8-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk, lemon peel, juice and vanilla; mix well. Spread over baked crust. Combine nuts with reserved crumbs; sprinkle over cream cheese mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes more or until done. Cool in pan on wire rack.