Cheesecake Bars

Crust:

200g digestive cookies

2 tbsp granulated sugar

113g unsalted butter

Filling:

454g cream cheese (2-8 ounce) ~ softened

100g granulated sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 160 deg C.  Have a 23cm square pan that has been lined with aluminum foil across the bottom & set aside.
2. In a small bowl combine the digestive cookies crumbs, sugar & melted butter.  Press mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.  Bake for 10 mins & set aside to cool.  Increase the oven to 180 deg C.
3. In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.  Add sugar, lemon juice & vanilla extract & beat until smooth.   Add the eggs one at a time, beat until incorporated.   Scrape down the sides of the bowl, as needed.   Pour the cheesecake filling over the digestive cookies base & bake for abt 20 mins or until the cheesecake batter is just set.
4. Remove from oven & place on a wire rack to cool.   Place in the refrigerator for a few hours to make the squares easier to cut.   Cut into 2” squares & garnish with fresh berries, if desired.