Lemon Cheesecake Bars

A friend of mine gave me some Trader Joes Meyer Lemon Cookie Thins, and I decided to use them to make cheesecake bars.

I used them for the crust, and also as a topping/garnish.

The cheesecake bars turned out fantastic - rich and creamy, with a light, lemony flavor.

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 sleeve of Trader Joes Meyer Lemon Cookie Thins, crushed
• 2 T butter, melted
• 2 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1 T lemon juice
• 1/2 t vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 10 Trader Joes Meyer Lemon Cookie Thins, crumbled

Directions:

• Heat oven to 350°F. 
• Combine cookie crumbs and butter in a small bowl.
• Press into bottom of parchment-lined 8x8 square pan and bake for 6 minutes.
• In a separate medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla.  
• Beat in eggs.
• Pour cream cheese mixture over crust.  
• Bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes.  
• Sprinkle/garnish with cookie crumbs.