Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Makes 32 ( 4 points +)

• 1 c. + 1 T.  flour, divided
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1/2 c. light stick butter
• 6 eggs, divided
• 2-1/2 c. sugar, divided
• 1 T. lemon zest
• 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
• 2 ( 8 oz. ) packages reduced fat cream cheese

Preheat oven to 350 and coat a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick spray.

Whisk together 1 c. flour and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and set aside.

Whisk together 4 eggs, 1-12/ c. sugar, 1 T. flour, lemon zest and lemon juice in a bowl. Pour over crust.

Mix cream cheese and 1 c. sugar in a mixing bowl until blended. Whisk in 2 eggs and carefully spread over lemon mixture.  

Bake about 30 minutes or until the center is nearly set. Remove and let cool Chill and cut into bars.