Lemon Cheesecake Squares Recipe

Name: Lemon Cheesecake Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin; 1 cup boiling water; 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 8 ounces light cream cheese; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 4 cups light whipped topping, thawed

Servings: persons

1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
8 ounces light cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups light whipped topping, thawed

1
In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
2
Refrigerate until slightly thickened, but not set (about 45 minutes).
3
Meanwhile, prepare crust.
4
In a small bowl, combine graham crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar.
5
Stir well using a fork.
6
Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
7
Press crumb mixture evenly over bottom of pan.
8
Refrigerate while you make filling.
9
To prepare filling, beat together cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla on high speed of electric mixer until smooth.
10
Add thickened gelatin and beat on medium speed until well blended.
11
Fold in whipped topping.
12
Pour filling over prepared crust and spread evenly to edges of pan.
13
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
14
Cut into squares and serve.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin, 1 cup boiling water, 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Lemon Cheesecake Squares 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 Squares

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