Monday, October 14, 2013

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

1 pouch complete crust from Krusteaz Lemon Bars Supreme Mix
8 oz. (1 c.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 pouch lemon filling mix from Krusteaz Lemon Bars Supreme Mix
1/3 water
3 eggs

Preheat oven to 350.  Lightly grease 8x8x2-inch pan.  Press full pouch of complete crust firmly onto bottom of pan.  Bake 8 minutes (will be pale).  Place cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl.  Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed until smooth.  Add 1 egg and vanilla.  Continue to mix on low speed until smooth.  Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over hot crust.  In another bowl, stir full pouch lemon filling mix, water, and 3 eggs together using a whisk until eggs are well incorporated.  Pour lemon filling over cream cheese layer.  Bake 35-40 minutes or until center does not jiggle when shaken.  Cool completely and cut into squares.  Store covered in the refrigerator.  Makes 16 bars.

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