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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 43 Minutes |
Ready In: 53 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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These tasty lemony nuggets were found at Kraft Foods, & although there are boxed lemon bar mixes out there, the homemade kind, well.... Preparation time DOES NOT INCLUDE the 2+ hours to chill in the refrigerator. Ingredients:
20 reduced-fat vanilla wafers, finely crushed |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed |
1/4 cup unsalted butter or 1/4 cup margarine, cold |
1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, softened |
1 cup granulated sugar |
2 eggs |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
3 tablespoons lemon zest, minced |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
2 teaspoons powdered sugar (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, & line 8 square baking dish with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan [to be used as handles to lift out baked & cooled pastry].
2. FOR THE CRUST: In medium bowl, combine wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup flour & brown sugar.
3. Cut in butter/margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.
5. Bake 15 minutes.
6. FOR THE FILLING: Meanwhile, in medium bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat cheese & sugar until well blended.
7. Add eggs & 2 tablespoons flour, mixing well.
8. Blend in 1 tablespoon lemon zest, lemon juice & baking powder.
9. Pour over crust.
10. Bake 25-28 minutes or until center is set.
11. Cool completely, then cover & refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
12. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar and/or garnish with remaining lemon zest.
13. Cut into squares to serve.
14. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
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