HONEY CHEESE BARS

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If you like cheesecake, you'll love this light dessert. Walnuts lend a subtle nutty taste to the crust, and honey and lemon make the creamy topping delicious. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Additional honey, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Press onto the bottom of an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned., For filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, honey, milk, lemon juice and vanilla until blended. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Drizzle with additional honey if desired. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.