Preheat oven to 350F
Ingredients
Butter Crunch Lemon-Cheese Bars
Serving Size : 8
Crust:
1/3 cup butter — softened
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetable cooking spray
Filling:
1 cup lowfat 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
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Instructions
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 350F
For 20 minutes. To prepare filling, place cottage cheese in a food
Processor; process 2 minutes or until smooth, scraping sides of bowl
Once.
Add 1cup granulated sugar and remaining ingredients, and process until
Well-blended. Pour filling over crust. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or
Until set (the edges will get lightly browned), and cool. Cover and
Chill for 8 hours.
