Description
Indulge in the zesty and creamy goodness of these Lemon Cheesecake Bars. A perfect blend of tangy lemon and rich cheesecake on a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Pour over crust and bake.
- Cool and Chill: Cool, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Cut into bars and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Enhance the lemon flavor with more zest or lemon extract.
- Store bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
