Description
A delightful dessert featuring a creamy lemon cheesecake filling nestled between a buttery crumb crust and topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top of the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Serve chilled for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Cheesecake, Cheesecake Bars, Dessert Recipe, Lemon Dessert