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Lemon Cheesecake Bars with Fresh Berries

The tang from the fresh lemons is a perfect match with the creamy lemon cheesecake. No extra sugar in the crust and just enough sweetness in the batter to complement the zing of lemons. Sliced into bars for easy serving.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 149 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • filling
  • 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2/3 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 Tablespoons sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • fresh berries

Instructions

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  1. Preatheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9" X 11” pan with foil, leaving overhand on the two long sides of the pan. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together mixing until butter is evenly distributed. Press crumbs evenly onto the bottom of the prepared pan, Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Remove crust and cool.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, and then add sour cream, lemon juice, lemon peel, and vanilla. Spread batter over prepared crust.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheesecake is slightly puffed and set in center. Cool completely in pan. Chill cheesecake until cold (at least 2 hours).
  5. Lift cheesecake out of the pan using the foil overhang as leverage. Cut into 16 inch squares. Top with berries. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 149kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%

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