Description
Spring Lemon Cheesecake Bars are the perfect springtime dessert, combining creamy cheesecake with a refreshing lemon twist. These delightful bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust and a tangy lemon filling that melts in your mouth. Ideal for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, they are easy to prepare and sure to impress. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this delicious dessert in no time. Top them off with fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra touch of elegance, making them not only a feast for the taste buds but also visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- Juice and zest of 3 fresh lemons
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/2 cup sugar; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually add remaining sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
- Mix in eggs one at a time until just combined.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set around edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours; then cut into squares and serve cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg