White Chocolate-Key Lime Cheesecake Squares

White Chocolate-Key Lime Cheesecake Squares
One portion of this dish contains about 3g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 232 calories. This vegetarian recipe serves 16. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 4 hours. A mixture of key lime juice, powdered sugar, egg, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

Instructions

1
Heat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease 8-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.
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In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and the brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
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Add 1 teaspoon of the vanilla; beat until blended. On low speed, beat in flour until blended. Press dough into pan.
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4
Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cooling rack.
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Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
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Add whole egg, 1 teaspoon of the lime peel and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat well.
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Add melted white chocolate; beat until combined. Cover; refrigerate.
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In 2-quart saucepan, mix egg yolks, granulated sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water and lime juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a metal spoon.
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Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons butter and remaining 2 teaspoons lime peel. Cool 10 minutes.
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10
Spread cream cheese filling over baked crust.
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Pour lime curd over filling.
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Bake 40 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on cooling rack. Chill 2 hours.
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Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
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Garnish with lime slices. Store in refrigerator.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In4 hrs
Servings16
Health Score1
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