Description
Lemon Cheesecake Bars are the perfect blend of creamy and tangy, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a rich cheesecake filling infused with fresh lemon juice. The delightful lemon curd topping adds an extra layer of zesty flavor, making each bite refreshing and satisfying. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or looking for a sweet finish to a family dinner, these bars can be made ahead of time and served chilled, ensuring convenience without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 graham cracker sheets
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Lemon curd for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 20-22 minutes until lightly golden.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake at 300°F for another 20-30 minutes until set.
- Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving topped with lemon curd.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg