Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Crust:

1 1/2 C. flour

2/3 C. confectionary sugar

3/4 C. butter

Mix ingredients together in a bowl with a pastry cutter. When it resembles coarse crumbs, press firmly in the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350°F. for 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

Filling:

8 oz. cream cheese

2/3 C. sugar

3 egg whites whipped lightly

1/2 C. fresh lemon juice

1 t. vanilla

Add cream cheese and sugar to mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Add egg whites and blend in. Add lemon juice and vanilla. Blend well and pour on crust. Bake for 20 – 22 minutes or until firm.

Glaze:

2 1/2 C. confectionary sugar

1/2 t. vanilla

1 T. milk

4 T. fresh lemon juice

Combine all ingredients and mix together to form a thick glaze. Pour glaze over cheesecake base and smooth out.

Refrigerate overnight before cutting.

 

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