1/30/2019 Calamansi Cheesecake Bars

Calamansi Cheesecake Squares

Prep time Cook time Total time

15 mins 25 mins 3 hours and 40 mins

Yield: 9 Pieces

Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust
⅔ cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup flour
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup cold butter
For the Cheesecake
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
¼ cup calamansi juice
¼ teaspoon baking powder
powdered sugar

Instructions
1. Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with foil, leaving about 1-inch overhang on sides.
2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, flour, brown sugar and salt. Stir until well-dispersed. Add
butter and using two knives or pastry cutter, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Transfer graham cracker mixture into the prepared pan. Using hands, press crumbs onto bottom of pan.
Use a flat-bottomed glass to press the mixture evenly and to ensure the crust is well compacted. Bake in a
350 F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy. Add
eggs, beating at low speed after each addition. Add flour and stir well.
5. Add calamansi juice and baking powder. Stir until well-combined. Pour onto crust and bake in a 350 F oven
for about 25 minutes or until center is set. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 1 hour.
Refrigerate for about 2 hours.
6. Dust top with powdered sugar just before serving and cut into squares.
Recipe by kawaling pinoy at https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/calamansi-cheesecake-bars/

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