Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 1 1/2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup cold butter; Cheesecake Filling:; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 2 cups white sugar; 4 eggs; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 4 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

Crust:
1 1/2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
Cheesecake Filling:
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
2
Mix shortbread crumbs, flour, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Cut in butter using 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press over the bottom of the prepared pan.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and white sugar using an electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs and flour. Mix well. Blend in lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder. Pour filling over the crust.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until center is set, 25 to 28 minutes. Let cool completely, at least 45 minutes. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar right before serving.

1205

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 1 1/2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

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