Description
A delightful and tangy dessert recipe that combines the creaminess of cheesecake with the refreshing flavor of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Using a knife, swirl the mixture to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Serve chilled for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Swirled lemon cheesecake bars, lemon dessert, cheesecake recipe