Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

Name: Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups pretzel sticks, finely crushed; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon lime peel, finely shredded; 3 tablespoons key lime juice (or regular lime juice); 1/4 cup salted pistachio nut, chopped

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups pretzel sticks, finely crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon lime peel, finely shredded
3 tablespoons key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
1/4 cup salted pistachio nut, chopped

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom of 2 quart rectangular baking dish; set aside.
2

For crust: In medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Press mixture into bottom of prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, for filling: In large bowl, combine cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar, and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer on medium to high speed until combined. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in lime peel and lime juice. Pour filling over crust. Sprinkle with nuts.
4

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until center is set. Cool in baking dish on wire rack for 30 minutes. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours (top will crack slightly). Cut into bars.