Description
Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars are the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, bringing a burst of sunshine to your dessert table. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth lemon cheesecake filling, and a crumbly topping, these bars are as delightful for breakfast as they are for an after-dinner treat. This easy-to-follow recipe utilizes simple ingredients yet delivers an impressive flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether you serve them at brunch, pack them in lunchboxes, or enjoy them as a late-night snack, these crumb bars are versatile and crowd-pleasing. Plus, they can be made ahead of time, making them an ideal choice for busy days or gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for the crust)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for the filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, flour, sugar, and salt. Mix in melted butter until combined.
- Press two-thirds of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until creamy; add sugar and mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time followed by lemon zest and juice.
- Pour filling over 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 one hour then refrigerate for at least three hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg