Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Lemon cheesecake bars offer a delightful combination of creamy and tangy flavors, perfect for any occasion. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious lemon-infused filling, these bars are easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour. They serve as a refreshing dessert that will impress your family and friends, whether for summer gatherings or special celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar and blend well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and bake for 25-30 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours. Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 65mg