Greek-Inspired Cheesecake Bars
Creamy cheesecake bars infused with Greek yogurt and honey, topped with crunchy pistachios and aromatic thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) to get it nice and toasty while you prepare your cheesecake filling.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan to form a solid base for your bars.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, and lemon zest, mixing until everything is beautifully combined.
- Warm the honey with fresh thyme until fragrant. Let it cool slightly before swirling it into your cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for an elegant finish.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios generously on top for flavor and texture.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until set in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool before transferring to the refrigerator. Chill until firm.
- Slice into bars and serve topped with extra pistachio bits and lemon zest.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling. Store leftovers tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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