Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars
Brighten your day with these Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars! With a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy lemon filling, and a delightful crumb topping, every bite is a refreshing treat. These bars are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a quick breakfast pick-me-up, an after-dinner dessert, or just a special snack to satisfy your sweet tooth. They’re easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for convenience. Once you try this recipe, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until combined.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar. Mix in eggs one at a time, then lemon zest, juice, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour filling over the crust and sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature for an hour before chilling in the fridge for at least three hours.
- Slice into bars and serve!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 136mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 61mg