Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars
Indulge in the delightful experience of Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars, a refreshing twist on traditional dessert. These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust hugging a luscious lemon-infused cheesecake filling, topped with a crunchy crumb layer. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual weeknight treats, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with their bright citrus flavor and creamy texture. Serve them chilled for an invigorating dessert that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your 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, ½ cup sugar, and salt; stir in melted butter until combined.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add remaining sugar and eggs, mixing in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until creamy.
- Pour the filling over the crust and sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for at least three hours before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg