
By Frank Strona
Lemon Bars with an extra crunch - Bite The Road
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:35:48 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
62
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories3920.4 kcal (196%)
Total Fat282.7 g (404%)
Carbs289.4 g (111%)
Sugars218.9 g (243%)
Protein63.1 g (126%)
Sodium1753.2 mg (88%)
Fiber6.3 g (23%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
0 servings

8graham crackers
each 2 1/2 by 5 inches

1 cupnuts
I used raw pistachios, which I toasted off first But Almonds and Pecans also work

sugar

2 tablespoonsfine white sugar
regular

5 tablespoonturbinado sugar

3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
melted

salt

1 x 8 ouncecream cheese
room temperature

1 x 8 ouncemarscapone cheese
container, or substitute another 8-ounce package of cream cheese

¾ cupsugar fine white sugar

2eggs
large

salt
Instructions
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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