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Lemon Cheesecake Squares




Source of Recipe


mccormick






Recipe Introduction


Blending vanilla and lemon extracts adds an interesting flavor twist to this dessert.





List of Ingredients



• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  
• nonstick cooking spray
  
• 2 pkgs (8 oz) neufchatel or light cream cheese, softened
  
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  
• 2 tsp lemon extract
  
• 2 eggs, plus 2 egg whites
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
   
2. Combine cracker crumbs and cinnamon. Press evenly in bottom of a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan, coated with cooking spray.
   
3. Beat together the next 5 ingredients with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and egg whites, beating well after each addition. Carefully pour over crumb mixture.
   
4. Bake 20-25 minutes or until cheesecake is lightly browned on edges and almost set in center. Remove from oven and cool 30 minutes on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
   






Final Comments


Makes 18 servings.