Easter Egg Lemon Cheesecake Bars
A delightful twist on classic cheesecake bars featuring a zesty lemon filling and colorful Easter egg candies on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Easter egg candies for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Create the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and ¼ cup sugar, then press into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mix the softened cream cheese, remaining sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let the bars cool down to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with Easter egg candies before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months with parchment paper between the bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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