Best 3 Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipes

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Craving a delectable treat that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, yet simple enough for everyday indulgence? Look no further than the classic lemon cheesecake bars. These delightful confections combine the richness of creamy cheesecake with the vibrant zip of lemon, all nestled within a buttery graham cracker crust. With minimal ingredients and effortless steps, you can whip up these delectable squares in no time, turning any ordinary day into a celebration. Dive into the world of easy lemon cheesecake bars, where every bite brings a burst of citrusy joy, leaving you craving more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS



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Lemon cheesecake crescent bars.

Provided by Art Araya

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes     Cheesecake Bar Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury®)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ (21 ounce) can Lemon Pie Filling
1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Unroll both pieces of crescent dough. Lay one piece on the bottom of the prepared pan. Set second piece aside.
  • Combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup white sugar in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in lemon pie filling, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla extract. Pour over crescent dough in the baking pan and cover with the second piece of dough. Pour melted butter over top and sprinkle with remaining white sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack until completely cool, about 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar and cut into 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 212.3 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

EASY LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS



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Make and share this Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by angelfan

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 yellow cake mix with pudding
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix together dry cake mix, 1 egg and the oil, until crumbly.
  • Set aside 1 cup of this mixture.
  • Pat remaining mixture into bottom of ungreased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • In bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and remaining egg until smooth.
  • Spread over baked crumb mixture.
  • Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over that.
  • Return to oven for 15 minutes.
  • Cool in fridge and cut into bars.

EASY BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE LEMON COOKIE BARS



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Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Cookie Bars I came up with this recipe for my love of lemon cookies and cheese cake. Lemon and Blueberry go so well together. The combination is delicious. Lemon cookie crust with Blueberry filling mingling with the lemon cheesecake. This is a great hand held cookie dessert. Keep a napkin handy!...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 c all-purpose flour
3/4 c butter chopped
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/4 c packed light brown sugar
1-2 Tbsp milk as needed
1 zest of a lemon
CHEESECAKE
16 oz softened cream cheese ( 2 packages)
2 eggs
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 Tbsp lemon juice
20 ounce can(s) blueberry pie filling
OPTIONAL HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY FILLING
2 pt blueberries
1 c water
3/4 c sugar granulated
1/2 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1 dash(es) cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Optional homemade blueberry filling: Skip if using canned filling. Place water, sugar, cinnamon , lemon zest, and lemon juice in a saucepan with blueberries. Bring to a boil. Mix corn starch with 2 TBs water.until disolved Add to blueberry mixture. IStir constantly until mixture boils and filling has thickened. Remove from heat .Cool and Refrigerate.
  • 2. Heat oven to 350 degree's. Line a 9x13 inch pan with foil or parchment paper. Grease pan before lining. Spray or grease foil or parchment afterwards.
  • 3. Place butter, flour, powdered sugar, brown sugar and lemon zest in food processor. Pulse until dough comes together. Empty in to a bowl. If it is really dry. Add 1 tablespoon of milk and knead with hands until a nice smooth ball forms.
  • 4. Place dough in lined pan. Spread dough evenly with hands on bottom of pan and partly up the inside walls of pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are just starting to brown. Do not over bake. It will bake more later. Remove from oven. Set aside to cool.
  • 5. In a bowl beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth. Beat in 1 egg at a time. Beat until egg are incorporated. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest. Beat until mixed in, and mixture is fluffy. Pour over crust.
  • 6. Place spoonfuls of blueberry filling on top scattered. Run a knife through filling to swirl filing in. Do not hit crust with knife.
  • 7. Place in oven and bake about 30- 40 minutes or until cake is not jiggly. Test with pick. Cooll and cut in to squares and Refrigerate. You may top with more blueberry filling if desired. This is designed to be a hand held cookie dessert.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor or blender to create a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling.
  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
  • Be sure to chill the cheesecake bars for at least 4 hours before serving, this will help them set properly.
  • If you don't have a lemon zester, you can use a microplane grater to zest the lemon.
  • For a more intense lemon flavor, add an extra tablespoon of lemon zest to the cheesecake filling.
  • If you don't have any graham cracker crumbs, you can make your own by crushing graham crackers in a food processor.
  • To make gluten-free cheesecake bars, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
  • You can also use other citrus fruits, such as oranges or limes, to make these cheesecake bars.

Conclusion:

These easy lemon cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're creamy, tangy, and refreshing, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these delicious cheesecake bars that are perfect for any occasion.

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