Description
Lemon cheesecake bars combine creamy cheesecake with tangy lemon flavor on a graham cracker crust. You get a refreshing dessert that is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a lined 8×8 inch pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes then let it cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set.
- Cool completely at room temperature then refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
- Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Chill the bars thoroughly before cutting for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lemon cheesecake bars, easy dessert, creamy lemon bars