Easy Baked Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe
If you're craving a delightful dessert that combines the zesty freshness of lemons with the creamy indulgence of cheesecake, look no further than our heavenly Lemon Cheesecake Bars. These delectable treats are a perfect blend of tangy and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoon butter, melted
Lemon Cheesecake
- 3 (8 oz each) blocks of full fat cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 whole eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick spray or line with aluminum foil/parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
- Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven. Remove from oven, set aside. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the sour cream for about 10 seconds to coat the bowl and paddles. This will help with the cream cheese sticking.
- Add softened cream cheese, granulated sugar to the sour cream. Mix on low for 30 seconds, then turn to medium speed until smooth.
- Add eggs and egg yolks and mix until combined on low speed. Scrape down the sides, as needed. Mix in heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice on low until just combined.
- Pour on top of prepared crust. Bake 50-60 minutes at 325°F or until edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly. Cool for at least 1 hour, then place in the refrigerator 4-5 hours, or overnight. Slice and top with lemon slices, if desired. Enjoy!
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