Description
Delightful Swirled Lemon Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake and refreshing lemon, perfect for warm weather or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the baking dish to form a crust.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and create swirls with a knife. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the center is just set. Allow cooling at room temperature.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
Best served chilled. Dust with powdered sugar or add a dollop of whipped cream for extra touch.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg