Description
Delightful cheesecake bars featuring a creamy filling marbled with zesty lemon, all resting atop a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and lightly grease your baking dish.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing individually for a silky texture. Then add vanilla, lemon juice, and zest, stirring gently.
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth it out.
- Create a marbled effect by dropping spoonfuls of the remaining cheesecake mixture and swirling with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center looks set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a richer flavor, chill overnight. Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg