Desserts

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Level

Easy

Prep

20 minutes

Cook

40 minutes

Servings

24 bars (2 dozen)

These Lemon Cheesecake Bars are a perfect light dessert. Easy enough to make for any day of the week, but attractive enough to serve after a holiday meal or party. Consider cutting into small squares and serving in square paper treat cups at a mini dessert bar.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Evaporated Milk

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

12 oz

INGREDIENTS

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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
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2 large eggs
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2/3 cup (5 fluid-ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
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1 teaspoon yellow food coloring (optional)
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1 cup sour cream

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

Combine 2 cups flour and powdered sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until crumbly. Press onto bottom and 1-inch up sides of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Step 3

Bake for 25 minutes.

Step 4

Place cream cheese, eggs, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, lemon juice, lemon peel and food coloring in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into partially baked crust.

Step 5

Bake for additional 15 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Spread sour cream over top; refrigerate. Cut into bars. Garnish as desired.

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