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Lemon Cheesecake Bars

These lemon cheesecake bars are dense, rich, creamy, and full of bright and tangy fresh lemon flavor!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 234 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust
  • 6 Graham crackers
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Lemon Cheesecake
  • 8 ounces low fat cream cheese room temperature
  • 16 ounces low fat cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9x9 baking pan with cooking spray. 
  2. Add the graham crackers to a food processor and pulse until they're fine crumbs. Add in the melted butter and sugar and pulse until the mixture becomes coarse and sandy.
  3. Dump the mixture into the baking pan and spread it into an even layer. Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to firmly pack down the crust. Bake for 6-7 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Let the crust cool while you make the filling.
  4. Wipe out the bowl of the food processor and add all of the cheesecake ingredients. Purée until smooth scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Pour the filling onto the crust and smooth it out into an even layer with a rubber spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center still slightly jiggles. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Before serving drizzle with lemon curd, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 387mg (16%) Sugar 18g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 234kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 387mg 16%
Sugar 18g 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.