CHEESECAKE BARS
Dense and creamy with a hint of lemon and a crisp graham cracker crust, these cheesecake bars are an easy alternative to NY cheesecake.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 squares
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line an 8-inch baking dish with heavy-duty aluminum foil (so that there is an overhang on at least 2 sides) and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until well combined, using your fingertips if necessary to be sure no lumps of brown sugar remain. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, until set. Remove the crust from the oven and set aside. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
- Make the batter: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with beaters or the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and flour together on medium speed until just smooth, about 1 minute. Add the sour cream, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt; beat on low speed until just combined, about 1 minute. Do not over-mix.
- Pour the batter into the slightly cooled crust. Check to make sure your oven has cooled to 325°F, then bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the filling is set but still a little jiggly in the center. (An instant-read thermometer, inserted into the filling about 1" in from the edge, should read between 180°-190°F.) The cheesecake will continue to cook as it cools. Remove the bars from the oven, and cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, at least 6 hours but preferably overnight.
- Use the foil overhang to lift the cheesecake out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Cut into squares, wiping the knife clean with a damp cloth between slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Note: The cheesecake bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cheesecake bars can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, place the cooled cheesecake (cut or uncut) on a plate and freeze, uncovered, until firm. Remove the cheesecake from the freezer, wrap it in heavy-duty aluminum foil and place in a freezer bag. Seal and return to freezer for up to 3 months. Remove the foil before defrosting.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 square, Calories 248, Fat 16 g, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sugar 20 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 166 mg, Cholesterol 77 mg
CHEESECAKE BARS
Rich and creamy as cheesecake, but much easier to make!
Provided by Frances Mann
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes Cheesecake Bar Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C).
- To make Pastry: Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the flour and chopped nuts and stir until mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside 1/4 cup to use as a topping.
- Press pastry mixture into 8-inch square pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on rack.
- To make Filling: Beat together the white sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla and mix well. Spread filling mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle reserved mixture on as a topping.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on wire rack and refrigerate. Serve with fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 33.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
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