5 from 4 votes
Lemon Cheesecake Bars
These are the most delicious and creamy lemon cheesecake bars. They have a buttery shortbread crust with a cheesecake and lemon layer and are dusted with powdered sugar. They are the perfect dessert!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
Bars
Calories:
450 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Crust Layer:
- ¾ cup butter cold
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Lemon Layer:
- 4 egg large
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- lemon zest of one
- ⅓ cup flour
Instructions
To make the crust:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a food processor or blender, combine cold butter, flour, brown sugar and salt. Pulse until it is incorporated and the pieces are tiny and course.
- Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan and bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven.
Cup of Yum
To make the cheesecake layer:
- Combine cream cheese, and sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Pour cheesecake over warm crust and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and reduce oven to 300 degrees.
To make the Lemon Layer:
- Whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and flour until combined. Pour CAREFULLY over the warm cheesecake layer. If you pour too fast the cheesecake layer will lift. If it does lift a little, (mine did) it is ok! It will still taste amazing.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until lemon layer is set. Remove from the oven and let cool. You can refrigerate for 3 hours and serve cold if desired. I think that way is best. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top and enjoy!
Notes
- Originally Posted on May 10, 2015
- Updated on July 15, 2022
Nutrition Information
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
232mg
(10%)
Potassium
107mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
707IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 707IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.