These Lemon Cheesecake Bars are creamy, tangy, and easy to slice into perfect dessert squares. 🍋🍰
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
Optional Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Crust
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
3. Prepare Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and sour cream.
4. Bake
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
5. Chill
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate 2–3 hours before slicing.
6. Add Glaze (Optional)
- Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the bars.
Tips
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- Chill well before cutting for clean, neat squares.
- Add ½ cup blueberries for lemon-blueberry cheesecake bars. 🫐
✅ Serving Idea:
Dust lightly with powdered sugar and garnish with thin lemon slices for a bakery-style look.
If you want, I can also give you:
- No-bake lemon cheesecake bars (very easy, 6 ingredients)
- The viral 3-layer lemon cheesecake bars everyone is making online. 🍋