Lemon Cheese Squares

Crust

• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Filling

• 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.

2. 2

   Combine flour, salt and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture.

3. 3

   Press into an ungreased 8" square baking dish.

4. 4

   Bake @ 350 for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

5. 5

   For filling, place cottage cheese, egg, egg white, and lemon juice in a blender or food provessor and process until smooth.

6. 6

   Add the sugar, flour, lemon peel and baking powder and process until well blended.

7. 7

   Pour over crust and bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.

8. 8

   Refrigerate until chilled.