Easy dessert everyone will love

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar cookie dough

🥗Healthier: oat flour cookie dough

💰Cheaper: homemade cookie dough

Oat flour cookie dough can be healthier and cheaper.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking pan with cooking spray or butter.

Press sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Bake the cookie layer for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.

Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined.

Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked cookie layer.

Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set and slightly jiggly in the center.

Allow to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cut into squares and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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