Butter Crunch Lemon-Cheese Bars Recipe

Name: Butter Crunch Lemon-Cheese Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground mace or nutmeg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; Cooking spray; Filling:; 1 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 large egg; 1 large egg white

Servings: persons

Crust:
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mace or nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
Cooking spray
Filling:
1 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 large egg white

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare crust, place first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Lightly spoon 1 cup flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Add 1 cup flour to butter mixture, and beat at low speed until well-blended. Press crust into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes.
3
To prepare filling, place cottage cheese in a food processor; process 2 minutes or until smooth, scraping sides of bowl once. Add 1 cup granulated sugar and remaining ingredients, and process until well-blended. Pour filling over crust. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until set (the edges will get lightly browned), and cool. Cover and chill for 8 hours.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 1/3 cup butter, softened, 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Butter Crunch Lemon-Cheese Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butter Crunch Lemon-Cheese Bars

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