If you're looking for a delightful dessert that brings sunshine to your plate, these Lemon Creamcheese bars with Graham Cracker Crust are just what you need! Tangy, creamy, and with a crunchy crust, these bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a summer picnic or a cozy family gathering.
This Lemon Creamcheese bars recipe holds a special place in my heart as it reminds me of sunny days spent with family, savoring the sweet yet tart flavor of lemon treats. Each bite is a burst of fresh lemony goodness, and the buttery crust perfectly complements the filling. It's a simple yet impressive dessert that always gets rave reviews!
Recipe Ingredients
Graham cracker crumbs: 1 cup, the base for the crust that adds a sweet crunch.
Sugar: 2 tablespoons, mixed into the crust for sweetness.
Unsalted butter: 3 tablespoons, melted, to bind the crust ingredients together.
Cream cheese: 4 ounces, for that creamy texture in the filling.
Eggs: 2, to give the filling structure and richness.
Granulated sugar: ½ cup, to sweeten the tangy lemon filling.
Juice of 1 lemon: provides the refreshing citrus flavor.
Zest of 1 lemon: adds an extra punch of lemony goodness.
Vanilla: ½ teaspoon, to enhance the flavors.
Mix melted butter, Graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar until fully combined.
Press down into the dish until evenly dispersed.
Combine cream cheese,eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla
Whisk until smooth
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the edges are golden
Tips and Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Make sure to press the crust mixture firmly into the baking dish to prevent it from crumbling after baking.
- Allow the lemon bars to cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Feel free to substitute the cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter filling.
- These lemon bars pair perfectly with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Lemon Creamcheese bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
- 3 tablespoon Unsalted butter melted
- Lemon Bars
- 4 Ounce cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- ½ Cup granulated sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a baking dish with a bit of butter. Set aside.
- To a mixing bowl, add the melted butter, Graham cracker crumbs
- and powdered sugar AND Mix until fully combined.
- Dump this mixture into the greased baking dish and press down into the dish until evenly dispersed.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese,eggs, sugar, lemo n zest, lemon juice and vanilla
- Whisk until smooth , Pour the lemon cream cheese mixture over the crust and bake for 20-30 minutes or until the edges are golden
- Let cool completely , sprinkle with powdered sugar, and enjoy!
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