Cheesecake Bars
One serving contains 508 calories, 7g of protein, and 31g of fat. If 93 cents per serving falls in your budget, Cheesecake Bars might be a tremendous vegetarian recipe to try. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up milk, lemon peel, flour, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in flour and walnuts. Reserve 2 cups of the dough; lightly press remaining evenly into a 9- by 13-inch baking pan.
Bake in a 325 oven until dry to the touch, about 15 minutes.
In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in milk, lemon peel, lemon juice, vanilla, and eggs until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
Pour cream cheese mixture over crust.
Sprinkle reserved dough evenly over the top.
Bake in a 325 oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
Let cool completely on a rack, then cover and chill until firm, at least 2 hours, or up to 1 day (see notes).