Ingredients for Cheesecake Bars
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Cheesecake Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and mix until combined.
- Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
- Set aside 1 cup of the crust mixture for topping.
- Press the remaining crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, in a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 large egg, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Beat until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the baked crust.
- Sprinkle the reserved pecan topping evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Cut into squares or triangles and serve chilled.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
45g
Fat
26g
Carbs
5g
