Cheesecake Bars
These decadent cheesecake bars feature a buttery, nutty crust topped with a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling. A sprinkle of brown sugar and walnuts adds a delightful crunch to every bite.
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons Butter
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar packed
- 1 Cup Flour sifted
- ½ Cup Walnuts chopped
- 1 Package Cream Cheese 8 oz., softened
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Cream the butter and brown sugar.
- Stir in the flour and walnuts.
- Set aside one cup of the mixture (this is for the topping).
- Press the rest of the mixture into the bottom of the lightly greased 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Bake at 350℉ for 12 minutes.
- Blend the softened cream cheese with a mixer before adding the sugar. Thoroughly mix in the sugar.
- Add the egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into the baked crust and top with the topping mixture that was set aside.
- Bake at 350℉ for 25 minutes.
- Let cool completely before chilling in the refrigerator.
- Once chilled, cut into small bars.