Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Prepare to be enchanted by these luscious Lemon Cheesecake Bars—an irresistible dessert bursting with bright citrus flavor and creamy decadence. Perfectly balanced with a buttery graham cracker crust, a velvety cream cheese filling, and a refreshing zing of freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, these bars are a show-stopping sweet treat for any occasion. Quick and easy to make, they come together in just 20 minutes of prep time, then bake to perfection with a slight jiggle in their custard-like center. Chill them for a few hours, and you'll have a dreamy dessert ready to serve as elegant squares. Whether you're hosting a party or craving a zesty indulgence, these Lemon Cheesecake Bars will be the highlight of your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add in the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well incorporated.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Then, gently fold in the flour until just combined.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake the cheesecake bars in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is just slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool to room temperature. Then, transfer them to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Once chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 16 squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your zesty Lemon Cheesecake Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 279.1 g | 358% | |
| Saturated Fat | 162.1 g | 810% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1118 mg | 373% | |
| Sodium | 2778 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.5 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 257.1 g | ||
| Protein | 58.5 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 790 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 968 mg | 21% | |
*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.
