Lighter Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Lighter Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup light margarine, softened; 1 tablespoon light margarine, softened; ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 cup whole wheat flour; ¼ cup pecans, chopped; 8 ounces light cream cheese, softened; ½ cup sugar; 3 tablespoons egg whites; 2 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
With electric mixer at medium speed, cream together margarine & brown sugar.
3
Stir in flour & pecans.
4
Set aside 1 cup of mixture, & press remainder in bottom of 8 baking dish.
5
Bake at 12-15 minutes.
6
Remove from oven & set aside.
7
Beat cream cheese at high speed until smooth.
8
Gradually add 1/2 c sugar, beating until light & fluffy.
9
Add egg whites & remaining ingredients, mixing well.
10
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over baked crust.
11
Sprinkle reserved flour mixture evenly over batter.
12
Bake 25 minutes.
13
Cool to room temperature; then chill thoroughly.
14
Cut into bars or squares & serve.

533

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: ¼ cup light margarine, softened, 1 tablespoon light margarine, softened, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed, 1 cup whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Lighter 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lighter Cheesecake Bars

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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