Name: Pink Bean Bliss Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients: 1 cup canned pink beans (drained and rinsed); 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); ⅓ cup sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 egg; 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional for a hint of tartness); 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 3 tbsp melted butter

Pink Bean Bliss Cheesecake Bars

Course: Desserts & Baked Goods

Bean type: Pink Bean

Calories: 463kcal

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Ingredients

1 cup canned pink beans drained and rinsed
8 ounces cream cheese softened
⅓ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 tbsp lemon juice optional for a hint of tartness
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
Make the filling: In a blender or food processor, combine the pink beans, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, egg and lemon juice (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy.
Assemble and bake: Pour the filling over the crust and smooth it out with a spatula. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool, then refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares.

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