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Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe
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These Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert with a tangy twist. Creamy lemon-infused filling on a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

For the Filling:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature, lightly beaten)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust – Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line an 8×8 baking pan with aluminum foil and spray lightly with nonstick spray. Set aside. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press it into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool while making the filling.
  2. Make the filling – Reduce the oven temperature to 300ºF. Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Beat in the sugar until well combined. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat until combined. Using a silicone spatula, gently fold the egg into the batter until fully incorporated. Pour over prepared crust and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges of the filling feels firm but the center remains jiggly. Leave cheesecake in pan to cool completely then refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Lift the foil out of the pan and cut the cheesecake into squares. Dust with confectioner’s sugar if desired.

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