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

Luvuyo Dumar
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an easy and delicious cheesecake bar recipe.


Jewel Rana
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Overall, I thought these cheesecake bars were pretty good. They were easy to make and tasted good, but I've had better.


Tolulope Folakemi
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These cheesecake bars are a bit too rich for my taste, but I can see why people love them.


Madina Nante
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I'm definitely going to be making these cheesecake bars again and again.


Sanaullah Riaz
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These cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert to bring to a party or potluck.


Karim Benkirat
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I love that this recipe makes a large batch of cheesecake bars. It's perfect for feeding a crowd.


shyasia andrews
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These cheesecake bars are so easy to make, I can whip them up in no time.


Firas Tabet
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe (used a different type of graham cracker and a different fruit) and the cheesecake bars still turned out great.


Hyra Powers
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake bars turned out perfectly. They're so creamy and delicious.


Dinar Ahmad
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These cheesecake bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see why people love them.


Indika Dilindika
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but these bars were surprisingly good. The crust was perfectly graham crackery and the filling was light and fluffy.


MD Rimon Khan
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I made these cheesecake bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Tootie & Dink Est. 2004
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These cheesecake bars are a bit more time-consuming to make than some other desserts, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Md: Mosharof Hossain
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I love that this recipe uses fresh fruit. It gives the cheesecake bars a light and refreshing flavor.


Lily Witman
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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.


Owoyemi Elizabeth
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I was a bit skeptical about making cheesecake bars, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were super easy to make and turned out perfectly.


shahzad Ali shahzad Ali
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These cheesecake bars are so light and fluffy, they practically melt in your mouth. I love the combination of the creamy cheesecake filling and the crunchy graham cracker crust.


Tony Hubbard
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I've tried many cheesecake recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing.


Syeda Bibi
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These cheesecake bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.