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Lemon Cheesecake Squares – Inherited Goods

October 1, 2015 By Jittery Cook 5 Comments

I was already full, but then Jonathan and I started talking. One thing led to another, and he revealed the Lemon Cheesecake Squares he contributed to our Shri Yoga holiday potluck party. I’ve yet to meet a cheese-based dessert that I’m able to resist. Thank goodness they were two-bite sized — two lingering, mouthwatering yummy bites.

Lemon Cheesecake Squares

Lemon Cheesecake Squares 

Base

  • 1 c flour
  • 1/3 c brown sugar
  • 5 T unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 c chopped almonds

Filling

  • 8 oz firm cream cheese, softened (regular or light)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 2 T milk
  • 1/2 t vanilla
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon

Combine base mixture. Press 2/3 of it in an 8 x 8-inch pan. Because it’s buttery, you don’t need to butter the pan first. Bake for 10 mins at 350F.

Use a mixer to beat filling mixture till fluffy. Pour over baked base. Sprinkle with rest of base.

Bake at 350F for 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Loosen the edges and cut with a knife dipped in ice water. Makes about 2 dozen squares. Serves 12.

Lemon Cheesecake Squares

Lemon Cheesecake Squares Print Ready Recipe

Final notes:

  • Thanks to Jonathan Kaplansky for sharing his grandmother’s recipe for Lemon Cheesecake Squares. To lighten things up a tad, you could use half low-fat cream cheese and half ricotta.
  • Until just now it never dawned on me that you could make your own cream cheese. Can we get a posse together to try a batch?
  • Take a look at all these cream cheese recipes.

Lemon Cheesecake Squares

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Comments

  1. Jovina Coughlin says

    October 1, 2015 at 8:10 am

    My husband would love these, especially the lemon part. I’ll definitely have to make these for him.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      October 1, 2015 at 9:30 am

      Anyone who loves cheesecake can’t help loving these little morsels. Hope they’re a hit.

      Reply
  2. Juan Carlo says

    October 21, 2015 at 3:42 am

    This is perfect for house party and baby shower, Thank you for sharing this one I might consider it to try in my house party.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      October 21, 2015 at 7:45 am

      I agree Juan Carlo. Lemon Cheesecake Squares are perfect 2-bite desserts for small gatherings.

      Reply

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