LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS

By á-18433

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups soft coconut macaroon cookies crumbs
• 2 Tbs. butter, melted
• 2 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
• 1 Tbs. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350*

Mix crumbs and butter. Press firmly onto bottom of greased 8" square pan.

Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla in a large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each just until well blended. Pour over crust.

Bake 20-25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 3 hours. Garnish with lemon zest. You can also garnish with a few blueberries for added color, looks very nice and adds a little flavor.