Butter Crunch Lemon-Cheese Bars |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A buttery, crunchy pastry crust forms the base for a tangy lemon filling. You can substitute fresh orange juice and grated orange rind for lemon, if you wish. These are best served chilled. Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter, softened |
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground mace or nutmeg |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
cooking spray |
1 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese |
1 cup granulated sugar |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind |
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1 large egg |
1 large egg white |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. To prepare crust, place first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Lightly spoon 1 cup flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Add 1 cup flour to butter mixture, and beat at low speed until well-blended. Press crust into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
3. To prepare filling, place cottage cheese in a food processor; process 2 minutes or until smooth, scraping sides of bowl once. Add 1 cup granulated sugar and remaining ingredients, and process until well-blended. Pour filling over crust. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until set (the edges will get lightly browned), and cool. Cover and chill for 8 hours.
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