Cheesecake Bars
Description
These cheesecake bars with a crunchy nutty crust and a creamy vanilla filling are just as rich and delicious as cheesecake, but much easier to make!
Ingredients
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1/3 cup butter, softened
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup chopped walnuts
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8 ounces cream cheese
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
To make the crust: Beat butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour and chopped nuts; stir until mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside 1/4 cup to use as a topping.
3
Press mixture into an 8-inch square pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a rack.
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To make the filling: Beat cream cheese and white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla until well combined. Spread filling mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle reserved mixture on as a topping.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are puffed and the surface is firm, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack before refrigerating until ready to serve.