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Calamansi Cheesecake Bars

Calamansi Cheesecake Bars

Calamansi Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate sweet treat! They're rich, creamy, and full of citrus flavor for a guaranteed crowd favorite. Perfect as an after-meal dessert or midday snack!

Prep: 0 min Cook: 43 min

Ingredients

  • graham cracker crumbs to taste
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup cold butter
  • 1 (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.25 cup calamansi juice
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • powdered sugar to taste

Instructions

  1. Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with foil, leaving about a 1-inch overhang on sides. Preheat oven to 350 F.

  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until well-dispersed.

  3. Add in butter and using two knives or pastry cutter, cut butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. Transfer graham cracker mixture into the prepared pan. Using hands, press crumbs onto the bottom of the pan. Use a flat-bottomed glass to press the mixture evenly and to ensure the crust is well compacted.

  5. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes.

  6. In a big bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat until it's smooth and creamy.

  7. Add eggs, beating at low speed after each addition.

  8. Add flour and stir well.

  9. Add calamansi juice and baking powder. Stir until well-combined.

  10. Drizzle over the crust and spread evenly with a spatula.

  11. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the center is set.

  12. Dust top with powdered sugar just before serving and cut into squares.

  13. Line the baking dish with aluminum foil with about an overhang to make removing the cheesecake easier after baking.

  14. Pack the crust as tight and compact as possible with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup.

  15. Don't overmix and use low speed, as too much air in the batter can cause cracks or little craters on the surface of the cheesecake.

  16. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours or overnight until thoroughly chilled and set for easier cutting and serving,