Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars
Brighten your day with these Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars, a delightful dessert that perfectly combines the tanginess of fresh lemons with the creamy texture of cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 9 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until combined.
- Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth; add sugar gradually, followed by eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour filling over the crust and sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least three hours.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg