3 Step Lemon Cheesecake Bars
(from AnnM917’s recipe box)
Source: Philly box (from RecipeThing user kintyre)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 16 people
Categories: dessert, not tried
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups soft coconut macaroon cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon imitation vanilla
- 2 eggs
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Mix crumbs and margarine.
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Press firmly onto bottom of greased 8 inch square baking pan.
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Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
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Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
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Pour over crust.
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Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until center is almost set.
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Cool.
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Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
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Cut into 16 bars.
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Store leftover bars in refrigerator.