Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of zesty lemon and creamy cheesecake with these Lemon Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are a refreshing treat that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For garnish (optional):
- powdered sugar
- lemon zest curls
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake until set.
- Cool and chill: Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Slice into bars, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For cleaner slices, wipe the knife clean between cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
