lemon cheesecake squares
sweet and tart so perfect
prep time
10 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
many
Ingredients
- FOR THE LEMON CURD
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter cut into chunks
- FOR THE CRUST
- 9 - graham crackers crushed in food processor
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- FOR THE CHEESECAKE
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 dash sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
How To Make lemon cheesecake squares
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Step 1For the curd Mix the lemon juice, sugar and eggs until thoroughly combined. Place in a saucepan and cook until curd reaches 175 degrees temp about 3 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and add butter. strain through a fine mesh strainer to get out any lumps. Set aside to cool
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Step 2For the crust mix the ground graham cracker with the melted butter. Lay two sheets of parchment paper in a 9x9 baking pan with the sides overlapping the pan to be able to easily remove the cheesecake. Press the crust into the pan.
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Step 3Preheat oven 325 degrees. Combine the cream cheese, sugar lemon juice and zest in food processor. Add the eggs one at a time. Pour the cheesecake over the crust and bake about 40 to 45 minutes until set.
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Step 4Remove the cheesecake from the oven and pour the curd over the top. Place in fridge and let set until completely cooled Lift it out of pan and cut into squares
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