Cheesecake Lemon Bars
Indulge in the perfect harmony of tangy and creamy with these irresistible Cheesecake Lemon Bars. Featuring a buttery, golden crust topped with a velvety cream cheese layer infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, this dessert is a delightful treat for citrus lovers. Easy to prepare in just under an hour of active time, these bars strike the perfect balance between sweet and tart. With a luscious cheesecake filling and a hint of bright lemon, every bite melts in your mouth. Serve them chilled for a refreshing dessert, and elevate their elegance with a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for parties, holidays, or afternoon cravings, these Cheesecake Lemon Bars are as easy to make as they are to enjoy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 items large eggs
- 0.3 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, mix 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 cups of sugar. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 0.75 cups of sugar until smooth and creamy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon of flour until fully incorporated and smooth.
Pour the cheesecake batter over the slightly cooled crust, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the center is set and no longer jiggly. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan at room temperature for 1 hour.
Once cool, refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to fully set. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and cut them into 9 squares.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.4 g | 302% | |
| Saturated Fat | 142.2 g | 711% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1011 mg | 337% | |
| Sodium | 906 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 430.1 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 275.5 g | ||
| Protein | 47.8 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 696 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
