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Skinny Lemon Icebox Bars

Delicious and creamy lemon cheesecake top a graham cracker crust and chills in the fridge. They are made with lightened up ingredients and make the perfect lemon dessert!

Prep Time
25 mins
chill time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 16 Bars
Calories: 117 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust
  • 14 quares whole-grain graham crackers, 7 full sheets
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Filling
  • 1 (8-ounce) package ⅓ less-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons gelatin
  • 3 tablespoons boiling water

Instructions

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  1. Line a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Crust
  1. Add 14 squares whole-grain graham crackers, to a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs are formed.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon brown sugar and pulse until combined. This should resemble damp sand.
  3. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Place it in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat 1 (8-ounce) package ⅓ less-fat cream cheese, and 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk on high with a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest and ½ cup fresh lemon juice and beat until fully incorporated, about 1 minute.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons gelatin and 3 tablespoons boiling water and whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Let it cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Stir the gelatin into the cream cheese mixture until completely incorporated. Pour the filling over the chilled crust.
  4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until the filling is completely set. Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper and slice into pieces before serving. 8 hours or overnight, until filling is firm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 0.04g (0%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 183IU (4%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117

% Daily Value*

Calories 117kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 0.04g 0%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 183IU 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

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

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