Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Servings: 9 Servings
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs about 10-11 full sheets of graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
Lemon Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces block-style cream cheese softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease an 8 x 8-inch baking with butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- Transfer the mixture into the baking dish. Use the bottom of a ramekin or heavy bottomed glass to press the crumbs into an even layer. Set aside.
Lemon Cheesecake Filling
- Using a stand mixer or large bowl and hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until the ingredients are incorporated.16 ounces block-style cream cheese, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pour the filling over the crust, and place in a preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- The cheesecake bars should be cooked through around the edges and the center almost set (still slightly soft and a bit jiggly). Remove the bars from the oven, and let cool at room temperature for about an hour before transferring to the refrigerator.
- Cool for an additional 3 hours in the refrigerator before cutting. Cheesecake bars are best stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container and eaten within 3 days.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of one (1) square when the bars have been cut into nine (9) equal sized portions. Furthermore, the calorie count does NOT include the whipped cream and lemon wedge garnishes seen in the photos. Actual calories will vary.
The lemon cheesecake bars can be stored in your fridge in a sealed container for up to three (3) days.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Serving Size
1 square
Amount per Serving
Calories
392
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
16
g
80
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
107
mg
36
%
Sodium
325
mg
14
%
Potassium
117
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
24
g
27
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
963
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
