Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, at room temperature; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts; 2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 large eggs

Servings: persons

2/3 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs

1
In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in flour and walnuts. Reserve 2 cups of the dough; lightly press remaining evenly into a 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Bake in a 325u00b0 oven until dry to the touch, about 15 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.
2
In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in milk, lemon peel, lemon juice, vanilla, and eggs until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Pour cream cheese mixture over crust. Sprinkle reserved dough evenly over the top.
3
Bake in a 325u00b0 oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cool completely on a rack, then cover and chill until firm, at least 2 hours, or up to 1 day (see notes). Cut into 12 bars.
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per bar.

1512

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup butter, at room temperature, 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, and more.

Yes, Cheesecake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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