Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional); 1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest (you can use more or less); 1/2 cup lemon juice (I use 1/4 cup fresh and 1/4 cup bottled); 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest (you can use more or less)
1/2 cup lemon juice (I use 1/4 cup fresh and 1/4 cup bottled)
2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

1
Set oven to 325u00b0F.
2
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3
Butter an 11 x 7-inch baking pan (can also be made in an 13 x 9-inch pan).
4
In a small bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar, melted butter and cinnamon (if using) mix well to combine (you may use just a regular graham cracker crust or a vanilla wafer crust for this).
5
Set aside about 1/2 cup of crumbs for topping.
6
Press the remaining crumbs lightly into prepared baking dish.
7
Bake for 6 minutes.
8
Remove and cool on wire rack.
9
With an electric mixer beat cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy (about 3 minutes) then add in yellow food colouring (if using).
10
Add in sweetened condensed milk and sour cream.
11
Add in eggs; beat until just combined.
12
Add in lemon juice and zest.
13
Spoon the mixture into crust.
14
Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
15
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until set (it really should not take much more than 30 minutes to bake).
16
Cool on wire rack for 1 hour.
17
Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 5 hours before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional), and more.

Yes, Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Bars

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