Lemon Cheesecake Bars

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 50 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    172 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

A creamy, lemony cheesecake filling sandwiched between two layers of buttery crescent dough. Perfect casual lunch for parties and potlucks!

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Ingredients

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Cheesecake Bars:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature, 2 bricks
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt coarse
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest divided, fresh
  • 2 crescent dough cans

Topping:

  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons butter , melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13 baking sheet with aluminum foil. Coat with cooking spray.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer or using an electric hand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and salt, continuing to beat. Add vanilla and 1 egg, mix again.Add the fresh lemon juice and fresh lemon zest, blending again. Mixture will be mostly smooth but might have a few little bits of cream cheese.
  3. Evenly press 1 can of crescent dough into the bottom of the dish. Spread the cheesecake filling over the crescent dough, smoothing out evenly. Top with second can of crescent dough. (Try to pinch together the perorated pieces or cover them with sugar topping to disguise.)
  4. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and lemon zest. Brush the melted butter over the top and sprinkle with sugar mixture.
  5. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned.
  6. Remove and allow to cool. When cool enough, cover and place into the refrigerator for 2 hours or until fully chilled.
  7. Remove the whole tray using the aluminum foil. Place on to a cutting board and cut into squares.
  8. Store chilled until ready to serve.
  9. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was the comments or ratings!
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 208mg (9%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 440IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Potassium 46mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 440IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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