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Heavenly Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Heavenly Lemon Cheesecake Bars that Will Brighten Your Day

Heavenly Lemon Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with a zesty lemon kick for a refreshing treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups crushed graham crackers can substitute with shortbread cookies or vanilla wafers
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese full-fat, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs add one at a time
  • 0.25 cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice preferably fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt to enhance flavor
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cups lemon curd to spread on top
  • whipped cream optional for topping
  • lemon slices optional for garnish
  • mint leaves optional for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes and cool.
  3. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, gradually adding the sugar. Mix for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Fold in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, flour, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set around the edges.
  6. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight.
  7. Spread lemon curd over the cheesecake layer after chilling.
  8. Slice into squares and garnish with whipped cream, lemon slices, and mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These bars are best enjoyed chilled and can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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