Lemon Cheesecake Squares

These are a wonderful make-ahead dessert that easily serves a large group.
Prep time:
Cook time:
Serves: 20
Calories per serving: 215
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serves: 20
Calories per serving: 215
3/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Directions:
In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Combine the flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Press dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Carefully spoon over jam.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
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Press dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Carefully spoon over jam.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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