LIGHT & EASY CHEESECAKE BARS

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Fresh hints of lemon in the tender crust and creamy filling of these berry-topped treats. -Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1 large egg
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
18 fresh raspberries, halved

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; coat with cooking spray and set aside., In a small bowl, beat butter and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Add flour and salt; mix well. Press into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until edges are golden brown., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cream cheeses and remaining sugar until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in lemon zest and remaining lemon juice. Pour over crust. , Bake 14-18 minutes longer or until filling is set., Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Using foil, lift bars out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut into squares, then triangles. Garnish with raspberries.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

jason ehlers
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These cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they can be made ahead of time, so I can always have a sweet treat on hand.


Sahanuri Begum
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I made these cheesecake bars for my family and they loved them! The cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Raza Abdul
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These cheesecake bars are so delicious! The crust is perfectly crispy and the cheesecake filling is creamy and flavorful. I love that they can be made ahead of time, so I can always have a sweet treat on hand.


Ivan Establishments
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I'm not a big baker, but these cheesecake bars were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these aga


Caurice Braxton
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These cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they can be made ahead of time, so I can always have a sweet treat on hand.


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I made these cheesecake bars for my family and they loved them! The cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jamesmq
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These cheesecake bars are so delicious! The crust is perfectly crispy and the cheesecake filling is creamy and flavorful. I love that they can be made ahead of time, so I can always have a sweet treat on hand.


Sumi Akash
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I'm not a big baker, but these cheesecake bars were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these aga


Jamie Wacholz
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These cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they can be made ahead of time, so I can always have a sweet treat on hand.


Madison LaFlex
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I made these cheesecake bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


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These cheesecake bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of the creamy cheesecake filling and the crunchy graham cracker crust. I will definitely be making these again.


Tarek Amin
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I made these cheesecake bars for my family and they loved them! The crust was perfectly crispy and the cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Basir wzr
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These cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they can be made ahead of time, so I can always have a sweet treat on hand.


lily drouillard
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I'm not a big baker, but these cheesecake bars were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these aga


Tracy Sledge
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I made these cheesecake bars for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The crust was perfectly crispy and the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


sushi1710
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These cheesecake bars were a hit! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I loved the graham cracker crust and the cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.