These cheesecake bars are just as rich and creamy as cheesecake. Easy to make ahead and delicious served with fruit.
Prep
18 min
Cook
39 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
0.33 cups butter
, softened
0.33 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
0.33 cups chopped walnuts
8 ounces cream cheese
0.25 cups white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
To make the crust: Beat butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour and chopped nuts; stir until mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside 1/4 cup to use as a topping.
3
Press mixture into an 8-inch square pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a rack.
4
To make the filling: Beat cream cheese and white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla until well combined. Spread filling mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle reserved mixture on as a topping.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are puffed and the surface is firm, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack before refrigerating until ready to serve.
Nutrition per serving
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