Fresh Fruits Recipes - Cream Cheese Squares Recipe

Ingredients

COOKIE BASE:

• 1 1/4 cups/155 g graham cracker crumbs

• 6 tbsp butter, melted

TOPPING:

• 1 cup/250 g cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup/100 g granulated sugar

• 3 tbsp lemon curd

• 3 tbsp cornstarch/corn flour

• 1 laree egg, lightly beaten

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C/gas 5. Butter a 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23-cm) baking pan.

2. Cookie Base: Mix the graham cracker crumbs and butter in a large bowl until well blended.

3. Firmly press the mixture into the prepared pan to form a smooth, even layer.

4. Topping: Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at low speed until smooth.

5. Beat in the lemon curd, cornstarch, and egg. Spoon the topping over the cookie base.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Cool completely before cutting into bars.