Description
Delightful cheesecake lemon bars combine rich creaminess with refreshing lemon tartness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan by greasing it with butter or non-stick spray.
- Make the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl, then pressing the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
- Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and baking powder until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the center is set and edges are slightly golden.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or bars and serving chilled.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lemons instead of bottled lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg