Zesty Lemon Cheesecake Bars with Creamy Filling
Delicious zesty lemon cheesecake bars with a creamy filling and graham cracker crust. Perfect chilled dessert.
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Try these zesty lemon cheesecake bars with creamy filling. Easy to make, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
2h
Total time
2h 40m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
2h
Total time
2h 40m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 40 g graham cracker crumbs
- 20 g unsalted butter melted
- 100 g cream cheese softened
- 30 g granulated sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 30 g sour cream
Origins USA
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter until mixture is evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a small square baking pan to form the crust.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the large egg and beat until fully incorporated.
- Mix in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and sour cream until the filling is smooth and well combined.
- For the cream cheese filling over the prepared crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Tips
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
- Press the crust firmly to avoid crumbling when cutting.
- Chill bars well before cutting for clean slices.
Serving Suggestions
- fresh berries
- whipped cream
- mint leaves
These zesty lemon cheesecake bars are a creamy, refreshing treat perfect for any dessert craving or special occasion.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 0.5
- Sodium (g): 0.2
- Sugar (g): 20
- Fat (g): 20
- Carbohydrates (g): 30
- Protein (g): 5
- Calories: 320
- Cholesterol (g): 0.1
- Saturated Fat (g): 12
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