KEY LIME CHEESECAKE SQUARES

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These are very delicious and so easy to make, they are great to serve at a holiday get-togethers, just cut into small squares and serve in tiny decorated muffin-like papers, these freeze well so you can make ahead for the holidays :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 50m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2-3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (use more for a stronger lime taste)
2 -4 teaspoons grated lime zest
green food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Grease a 8-inch square cake pan.
  • FOR CRUST: Combine flour, sugar and almonds in a mixing bowl.
  • Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Press firmly in to prepared cake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.
  • FOR FILLING: Beat all ingredients together at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread evenly over prepared crust.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until set.
  • Cool on rack.
  • Chill before cutting into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 36.4, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 1.3

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