LEMON CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

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Portable cheesecake, rich and tart!Adapted from the All Butter Fresh Cream Sugar Packed No Holds Barred Baking Book by Judy Rosenberg!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h50m

Yield 12-16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 8 pieces
1 egg white, for glazing
10 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar, plus
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup sour cream, plus
1 tablespoon sour cream, room temperature
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F. Lightly grease an 8" square baking pan with butter.
  • For the base:.
  • Process the flour and confectoner's sugar in a food processor for several seconds. Add the butter and process until the dough comes together, 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Pat the dough gently over the bottom of prepared pan and about 1" up the sides. Glaze it with the egg white: Pour the egg white on the dough and tip the pan from side to side so the white spreads over the surface. Pour off the excess.
  • Bake the base on the center oven rack until golden, about 25 minutes. Place the base in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to cool completely. Keep on the oven.
  • Meanwhile prepare the topping:.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium high speed, cream the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon zest together in a medium bowl till light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Stop the mixer once or twice to scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Add the sour cream and lemon juice and beat the mixture on medium high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the bowl.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and beat on medium high speed until smooth and creamy,about 10 seconds. Spread the topping evenly over the base.
  • Bake the bars on the center oven rack until the top is slightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry, about 1 hour. If the topping bubbles up during baking, prick the bubbles with a toothpick or a thin knife.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely on a rack. Cut them with the point of a thin sharp knife that is dipped in hot water and wiped dry before each cut.

Nokuthula
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These squares were a complete disaster. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out terrible.


Sun Maya
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I didn't really like the texture of the crust.


Nabeel khalil
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I would have liked the squares to be a bit more moist.


Aasiya Sajjad
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These squares were a bit too tart for my taste, but I know that some people like that.


Micko
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Overall, I thought these squares were pretty good. I would definitely make them again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


AOH Science
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I had some trouble getting the squares to set properly, but they still tasted good.


Itz Pato
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The crust was a little dry, but the filling was delicious.


Noorah
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These squares are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


MK Mk
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these squares were surprisingly good.


Tony Estrada
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These squares are so delicious, I could eat them every day.


S1S sports gaming
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I love that these squares can be made ahead of time, which makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Khan Jani
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These squares are the perfect dessert to bring to a potluck or party.


Sean Jenson
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I made these squares for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Jihan Muiz
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These squares are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can make them.


Emily Walker
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I love the combination of lemon and cream cheese. These squares are the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Alayu Mekonen
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The perfect dessert for any occasion.


Tshepang Mokhutswane
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These squares are so light and fluffy, they just melt in your mouth.


Md Gisan
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I've made these squares a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The lemon and cream cheese flavors are perfectly balanced.


Moriyom Moni
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These lemon cream cheese squares were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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