LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-18433

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 Cups soft coconut macaroon cookies crumbs
2 Tbs. butter, melted
2 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350* Mix crumbs and butter. Press firmly onto bottom of greased 8" square pan. Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla in a large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each just until well blended. Pour over crust. Bake 20-25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 3 hours. Garnish with lemon zest. You can also garnish with a few blueberries for added color, looks very nice and adds a little flavor.