Lemon Cheesecake Bars
 

These are SOOO yummy!! Can't give this person credit for this recipe, because I don't remember where I got this. This are SOO good though!!

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

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Serving Size : 9 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup butter
1 large egg
1/4 cup Atkins Bake Mix
1/2 cup ground brazil nuts or almonds-- * see note
1/4 cup splenda
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces cream cheese
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup splenda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest -- finely chopped

Mix butter, egg, Atkins mix, nuts, splenda and vanilla. Press onto the bottom of a lightly greased 9" square pan; set aside.
Beat the cream cheese until fluffy, add the eggs, splenda, flavorings and lemon zest. Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom layer. Place in a preheated 350 oven and bake until edges are lightly browned and the filling is slight firm, approximately 20 minutes. DON'T OVERBAKE. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Cut into 9 squares.

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NOTES : -I replaced the nuts with almond flour.

-Substitute other flavorings in place of the lemon extract and the zest to get a different flavor.