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Honey Cheesecake Squares

3.6

(16)

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 4 hr (includes chilling)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 25 (1 1/2-inch) squares

Ingredients

6 (4 3/4- by 2 1/2-inch) graham crackers
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup mild honey

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 325ºF.

    Step 2

    Crumble graham crackers into a food processor, then finely grind with sugar and a pinch of salt. Add butter with motor running, then press mixture evenly over bottom of an ungreased 8-inch square baking pan.

    Step 3

    Bake in middle of oven 10 minutes, then cool 5 minutes.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, blend cream cheese, egg, milk, zest, and lemon juice in cleaned food processor. Add honey and blend filling well.

    Step 5

    Pour filling over crust and bake in middle of oven until slightly puffed and set, about 30 minutes. Cool cheesecake in pan, then chill, covered, until cold, at least 3 hours. Cut into squares.

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