Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Chill Time: 2 hours | Serves: 12–16 bars

These Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Bars are the perfect blend of tangy lemon flavor and smooth cheesecake richness, all on a buttery graham cracker crust. They’re refreshing, light, and ideal for parties or a sweet afternoon treat. The secret? Fresh lemon juice and zest in the cheesecake filling, which give it that bright citrusy kick.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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