Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars
Indulge in the sunshine-filled delight of Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars! These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a luscious, tangy cream cheese filling, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying them as a light breakfast treat, a delightful snack, or a sweet ending to dinner, these bars bring vibrant flavors and creamy textures to your table. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing dessert that will brighten your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for the crust)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz (2 blocks) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for the filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until mixed.
- Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Beat softened cream cheese in another bowl until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar; mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until silky.
- Pour the creamy filling over the crust and sprinkle remaining crumbs on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool for an hour at room temperature before refrigerating for at least three hours.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg