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Ingredients
| graham cracker crumbs: 2 cups |
| granulated sugar: 2 Tbl |
| unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (melted) |
| cream cheese: 1 lb (softened) |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
| lemon juice: 1 Tbl (fresh) |
| pure vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| eggs: 2 (large) |
Cheesecake Squares
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User rating:
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
20 min -
Servings
24 serving(s)
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- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- Have ready a 9 x 13 x 2 inch square baking pan that has been lined with aluminum foil across the bottom and up two opposite sides of the pan. Set aside.
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a small bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Cheesecake Filling: With a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker base and bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheesecake batter is just set.
- Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
- Place in the refrigerator for a few hours to make the squares easier to cut.
- To cut into squares - place on a cutting board, remove the foil, and with a sharp knife, cut into 2 inch squares.