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Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars

Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars That Brighten Every Bite

These Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert that combines creamy filling and buttery crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs can be replaced with gluten-free crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter using vegan butter makes it dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour swap with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Creamy Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese use full-fat block cream cheese for the best texture
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest fresh for best results
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice fresh lemons will yield the best results
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Reserved for Topping
  • 1/3 cup Reserved Crumb Mixture the leftover crust mixture

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Set aside one-third of the crust mixture and press the remaining two-thirds into the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugar, followed by eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the filling over the crust and sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top. Bake for 30–35 minutes.
  6. Cool bars at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use room-temperature cream cheese and keep an eye on baking time to prevent overbaking.

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