Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and zesty lemon with these irresistible cheesecake lemon bars.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
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 an 8×8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until golden brown; allow it to cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and zest; mix until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating gently just until combined. Pour filling over cooled crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- These bars are perfect for sunny picnics or cozy evenings.
- Make sure to refrigerate for at least 4 hours for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg