BUTTER CRUNCH LEMON-CHEESE BARS

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Make and share this Butter Crunch Lemon-Cheese Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 nonstick cooking spray
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mace or 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon, zest of
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 large egg white

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray an 8-by-8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • To prepare the crust, in a mixing bowl beat together on medium speed the butter, dark brown sugar, salt and mace until smooth.
  • Spoon 1 cup flour lightly into a dry measuring cup and level with a knife.
  • Add the flour to the butter mixture and beat at low speed until well blended.
  • Press the crust into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the filling.
  • In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, process the cottage cheese for 2 minutes or until smooth, scraping sides of the bowl once.
  • Add the sugar, flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, baking powder, egg and egg white.
  • Process until well blended.
  • Pour the filling over the baked crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until set (the edges will get lightly browned).
  • Remove from the oven and cool.
  • When cool, cover and chill for 8 hours.
  • To serve, cut into bars.

Hollie Bowen
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and they always impress my guests. I will definitely be making these again.


MD khoybar MD khoybar
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were so easy to make! The instructions were clear and concise. The bars turned out perfectly and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Jennifer Mac
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The crust is flaky and the filling is smooth and creamy. I love the way the flavors come together. I will definitely be making these again.


Diana Hernandez Rodriguez
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The crust is crispy and the filling is creamy and lemony. I will definitely be making these again.


HassaN Ahmad
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love the combination of the buttery crust and the tangy lemon filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Christine Kirabo
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I'm a big fan of lemon desserts and these bars did not disappoint! The crust is so buttery and the filling is so creamy and tangy. I loved the way the flavors came together. I will definitely be making these again.


ArslaN Mohla
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These bars are the perfect summer dessert! They're light and refreshing, with a bright lemon flavor. I love the way the crust and filling come together. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Najaf Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but these bars were surprisingly delicious! The crust is so crumbly and the filling is so creamy and tangy. I loved the way the flavors came together. I will definitely be making these again.


Deewana Mastana
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the lemon filling is creamy and tangy. I love the way the flavors come together. I will definitely be making these again.


khumo v blessing
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The crust is so crumbly and the filling is so creamy and lemony. I will definitely be making these again.


Brenda Needham
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love the combination of the buttery crust and the tangy lemon filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Isabella Chinaecherem
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. The lemon flavor was just right, not too tart and not too sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Halynnah Tello
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These bars are amazing! The crust is the perfect combination of crunchy and buttery, and the lemon filling is so creamy and tangy. I love the way the flavors come together. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Nambooze Jennifer
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The crust is so crumbly and the filling is so creamy and lemony. I will definitely be making these again.


Adubu Zuleiha
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These lemon cheese bars are a delightful treat! The combination of the buttery crunch crust and the tangy lemon filling is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone