Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Name: Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup rolled oats; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam; FILLING:; 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield 20 servings

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If you love cheesecake, and lemon bars, then lemon cheesecake bars are a no-brainer. It's an easy recipe that ticks the right boxes for fans of both desserts.

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Combine the flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Press dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Carefully spoon over jam.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 262 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Whether I'm hosting friends or sending a plate to work with my husband, these creamy elegant lemon cheesecake bars are always a hit. It's a wonderful make-ahead dessert that easily serves a large group.

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