Cheesecake Bars

Name: Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup butter, melted; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, walnuts, brown sugar and butter. Set aside 2 cups. Press the remaining mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, milk, lemon juice and vanilla just until combined. Pour over crust.
3

Sprinkle with reserved walnut mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.