Description
Delicious lemon cheesecake bars with a creamy filling and a buttery crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more or less tartness.
- Top with whipped cream for extra flavor.
- 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: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon cheesecake bars