Irresistible 16oz Lemon Cheesecake Bars Anyone Can Make
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Easy lemon cheesecake bars with a buttery crust and creamy lemon filling.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into an 8×8-inch pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Pour filling over crust.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until set.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother filling.
- Chill bars for cleaner cuts.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg