Description
Delicious lemon cheesecake bars with a buttery crust and creamy filling. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Pour filling over crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother filling.
- Chilling ensures clean cuts.
- Adjust lemon zest for more or less tang.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lemon cheesecake bars, creamy dessert, easy cheesecake recipe