Lemon Bars with an extra crunch - Bite The Road

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:35:48 GMT

Step 1

Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon (2 to 3 teaspoons zest and about 3 tablespoons juice). If using Meyer you may need to check for tartness. This also works for Orange and limes

Step 2

Make the crust Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 3

Note – this crust is made in two parts!

Step 4

Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides. You can fold the extra foil over the edges.

Step 5

In a food processor, blend 5 graham crackers, 1/2 cup of nuts with 2 tablespoons of fine sugar until finely ground; add 2 tablespoons of the butter and pulse until it looks like damp sand.

Step 6

Transfer the first level of crumb mixture to prepared pan, and pat in gently. Bake 6-7 min

Step 7

In the same food processor, blend remaining 3 graham crackers with the remaining 1/2 cup of nuts and 4 tablespoons of turbinado sugar until finely ground; add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the butter and pulse until moistened.

Step 8

Add the layer to the prebaked layer. Pat firm, sprinkle on the remaining 1 tablespoon of turbinado sugar. Bake until beginning to brown, another 7- 10 minutes.

Step 9

While crust is baking, Make the filling

Step 10

Place the 16 ounces cream cheese in the (wipe processor bowl clean first) food processor; blend until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice; blend

Step 11

When ready, remove the crust from the oven and pour the mixture on the top layer over the hot crust in pan; smooth top.

Step 12

Return to oven, and bake until set (filling should jiggle only slightly when the pan is gently shaken), 35-45 minutes.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and cool completely in pan.

Step 14

When cool, cover very loosely with plastic wrap; chill until firm, at least 2 hours (and up to 2 days).

Step 15

Use foil overhang to lift cheesecake out of the pan. With metal spatula, lift cheesecake from foil; cut into squares.

Step 16

You can sprinkle confectionary sugar or top with candied lemon peels etc.

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