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Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Cost $15, save $12

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  • 180 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 1 ½ cups shortbread cookie crumbs
    • 🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 🧈 ½ cup cold butter

  • Cheesecake filling

    • 🧀 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
    • 🧂 2 cups white sugar
    • 🥚 4 eggs
    • 🌾 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 🍋 ½ cup lemon juice
    • 🍋 3 tablespoons lemon zest
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 4 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

STEPS

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.

5

Pour filling over the crust.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until center is set, 25 to 28 minutes.

7

Let cool completely, at least 45 minutes. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours.

8

Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar right before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

411

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 53
    Carbs
  • 21
    Fats

💡 For best results, use fresh lemons for both the juice and zest.Ensure the crust is fully cooled before adding the cheesecake layer to maintain a neat layer separation.Refrigerate overnight for a firmer texture and better flavor development.