Creamy Lemon Bars

Oh man.  These were like amazing cheesecake lemon bars.  They were gone in no time and I finally found a dessert that Joe really likes! He isn't huge on sweets so when I do find one, it is a success!  Enjoy!

Creamy Lemon Bars
Recipe by: Mom On Timeout

• 20  NILLA Wafers, finely crushed
• 1/2 cup  flour
• 1/4 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup  cold margarine {I used butter}
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp  flour
• 3 Tbsp. lemon zest, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350ºF.  Line an 8×8 pan with foil. Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Press the crumbs onto the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.

While the crust is baking, beat Neufchatel and granulated sugar with mixer until well blended. Add eggs one at a time and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. zest, juice and baking powder; pour over crust.

Bake for 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Let cool completely then refrigerate for 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining zest before serving.