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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (55g)

Recipe makes 16 servings

Calories 174
Calories from Fat 68 (39%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 7.6g 11%
Saturated Fat 4.3g 21%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 47mg 15%
Sodium 88mg 3%
Potassium 54mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 24.2g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%
Sugars 17.9g
Protein 3.0g 6%

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Creamy Lemon Squares

Recipe #219196 | 53 min | 10 min prep | add private note
Sydney Mike

By: Sydney Mike
Mar 27, 2007

These tasty lemony nuggets were found at Kraft Foods, & although there are boxed lemon bar mixes out there, the homemade kind, well.... Preparation time DOES NOT INCLUDE the 2+ hours to chill in the refrigerator.

SERVES 16 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

FOR THE CRUST

FOR THE FILLING

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, & line 8" square baking dish with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan [to be used as handles to lift out baked & cooled pastry].
  2. 2
    FOR THE CRUST: In medium bowl, combine wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup flour & brown sugar.
  3. 3
    Cut in butter/margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. 4
    Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.
  5. 5
    Bake 15 minutes.
  6. 6
    FOR THE FILLING: Meanwhile, in medium bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat cheese & sugar until well blended.
  7. 7
    Add eggs & 2 tablespoons flour, mixing well.
  8. 8
    Blend in 1 tablespoon lemon zest, lemon juice & baking powder.
  9. 9
    Pour over crust.
  10. 10
    Bake 25-28 minutes or until center is set.
  11. 11
    Cool completely, then cover & refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  12. 12
    If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar and/or garnish with remaining lemon zest.
  13. 13
    Cut into squares to serve.
  14. 14
    Store leftovers in refrigerator.

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From: Buster's friend

On May 3, 2008

Absolutely delicious lemon cheesecake squares...the 'nilla wafer base is delicious & a very pleasant change from graham cracker (I'm not a fan of graham cracker). I doubled recipe for a 9x13 inch pan & it was marvellous. Zested 4 lemons & simply peeled pith off fruit, sliced to remove seeds & threw them into processor along with rest of filling ingredients - didn't bother to juice them. What a bright, fresh, wonderful dessert. It slices beautifully & really came together fast! Thank you Sydney Mike, another keeper for summer entertaining! Oh, tastes awesome with fresh sliced strawberries too!

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  • From: unmistakable1

    On Apr 15, 2008

    The taste of cheesecake and lemon bars rolled into one recipe — what's not to love? I've made this a few times now and it's been a hit every time! It comes together pretty quickly, too, which makes it even better. Thanks for posting

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    From: 2Bleu (Bird&Buddha)

    On Mar 25, 2008

    We made these with graham cracker crumbs in lieu of wafers and also added 1 tsp of lemon extract to the batter. A very easy and simple recipe to put together. Thanks for posting.

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  • From: Kzim4

    On Feb 7, 2008

    I made these with regular vanilla wafers and cream cheese, and they are WONDERFUL! I think I've finally found the recipe for lemon bars I've been looking for. Other recipes have a very thin lemon layer, but these have a nice, thick lemon layer. I can't wait to make them again.

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