Vanilla Cheesecake Bars

I had two packages of cream cheese left in the fridge that I needed to use up...

So, I made these CHEESECAKE BARS!!

A square of cheesecake and a cup of coffee makes a perfect breakfast!!!






VANILLA CHEESECAKE BARS

INGREDIENTS:

Crust:
1 sleeve graham crackers (about 8-9), crushed into crumbs
4 tbsp. powdered sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
5 tbsp. melted butter

Filling:
2 packages cream cheese (8 oz. size)
1 cup cane sugar
1/4 cup greek yogurt
3 large eggs
3 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS:
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Stir together all crust ingredients and press into the bottom of an 8 x 8 square baking pan.

Bake the crust for 10 minutes.

Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

Add yogurt, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice, mix only until everything is well combined.

Pour filling over crust.

Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until filling is set but still soft in the center.

Cool completely, and then refrigerate until chilled.

Serve plain or add your favorite topping (fruit, chocolate, whipped cream, etc.).

Enjoy!