- 20 vanilla wafers, finely crushed
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 package neufchatel cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 8'' square baking dish with foil.
2. In medium bowl, combine wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar.
3. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed beat cheese and sugar until well blended. Add eggs and 2 tablespoons flour, mixing well.
6. Blend in1 tablespoon lemon zest, lemon juice and baking powder. Pour over crust.
7. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely then cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
8. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar and garnish with remaining lemon zest. Cut into squares to serve.
