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Creamy Cheesecake Lemon Bars

Creamy Cheesecake Lemon Bars That Brighten Your Day

These Creamy Cheesecake Lemon Bars deliver the perfect balance of tangy zest and sweet creaminess for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: DESSERTS
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Flour Use gluten-free flour for a lighter option.
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar Regular sugar can be used but may alter texture.
  • 0.5 cup Butter Unsalted butter is recommended.
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Must be softened to room temperature.
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can enhance flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Essential for binding.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
For the Lemon Layer
  • 0.5 cup Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice is preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Use a microplane for the finest zest.
Optional Topping
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar For dusting just before serving.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter until crumbly. Press into a lined baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until well incorporated. Spread over cooled crust.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Pour over the cheesecake layer.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Allow to cool completely in the pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill for at least 2 hours before serving for best texture and flavor. Customize with blueberries or lime juice if desired.

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