Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
3. 3
   In medium bowl, combine first 4 dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Pour in butter or margarine; toss with a fork.
5. 5
   Pat mixture evenly into prepared pan.
6. 6
   Bake for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   In mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and lemon peel until smooth.
8. 8
   Add eggs, beating well.
9. 9
   Pour over baked crust.
10. 10
    Bake for 25 minutes; cool 5 minutes.
11. 11
    In bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
12. 12
    Spoon over cheesecake, spreading evenly.
13. 13
    Bake for 5 to 7 minutes.
14. 14
    Cool; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
15. 15
    Cut into bars.