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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (73)

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 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A rather unique and very delicious twist on plain old cheesecake, cut into dainty little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by blondebiker   view full review
I made these with butter substituted for shortening in the crust, homemade raspberry freezer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by bolson79   view full review
Really easy. I halved the recipe and made it in a 9" round springform pan.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2011 by OhioKEE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow! Just fantastic recipe! After reading the other reviews, I made just a few adjustments. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by MegB   view full review
I substituted butter for the shortening. I loved the thick layer of cheesecake filling with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2011 by OkinawanPrincess   view full review
Oh my!! What a delicious little treat this is! I loved the oat crust and touch of lemon in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by BBOYYAK1   view full review
Fabulous! I love lemon so I doubled the lemon juice, zest and added 1/3 c. more flour and 1/4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by Cathy   view full review
This was very good! I had blackberry jam and so used it rather than raspberry, also subbed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2007 by mccabefamily29   view full review
Perfect. Didn't change a thing and they came out delicious.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by sarajo614   view full review
To me, the crust tasted like flour before baking. I bumped the brown sugar up to 3/4 cup -...

 

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