Cheesecake Bars
These Cheesecake Bars combine a rich, buttery walnut crust with a smooth and tangy cream cheese filling. Topped with a crunchy crumble, they are the perfect dessert for any occasion. Enjoy them chilled for an ultra-creamy bite!
Ingredients:
⅓ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
8 ounces cream cheese
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
-To make the crust: Beat butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour and chopped nuts; stir until mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside 1/4 cup to use as a topping.
-Press mixture into an 8-inch square pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a rack.
-To make the filling: Beat cream cheese and white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla until well combined. Spread filling mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle reserved mixture on as a topping.
-Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are puffed and the surface is firm, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack before refrigerating until ready to serve.
