Description
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with our Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars Recipe! This mouthwatering dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a luscious, tangy lemon cheesecake filling and a delightful crumbly topping. Perfect for any occasion, these bars can be enjoyed as a quick breakfast treat, an after-dinner delight, or even a healthy snack option with just the right amount of indulgence. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this impressive dessert that everyone will love. Brighten up your day with every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter; mix well.
- Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the lined baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and incorporate eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until silky smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust and sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature for one hour before refrigerating for at least three hours. Slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 65g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg