Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These Lemon Cheesecake Bars are a delightful treat with a tangy twist. Creamy and zesty, they are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 6 whole graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 6 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
- 6 ounces plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg white
- Pinch of salt
- 1 heaping tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8×8 baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Pulse graham crackers in a food processor, add melted butter, and press into pan. Bake for 6-7 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese until fluffy, add yogurt, sugar, salt, eggs, lemon zest, juice, vanilla, and flour, and mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake at 300 degrees for 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool and refrigerate: Cool bars completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can garnish these bars with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Lemon Cheesecake Bars, Cheesecake Recipe, Lemon Dessert
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