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A tangy, creamy dessert bar made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a bright lemon cheesecake filling.

Lemon Cheesecake Squares

A tangy, creamy dessert bar made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a bright lemon cheesecake filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the crust:
  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the filling:
  • 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine crust ingredients. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then flour, zest, juice, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  4. Pour filling over crust. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until set in the center.
  5. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Slice into squares and enjoy!