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Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars

Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars That Brighten Your Day

These Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake and zesty lemon for a delightful and uplifting dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Crackers or substitute with almond flour for gluten-free
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter melted; margarine works for dairy-free
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar reduce slightly for lower sugar
  • 2 large Eggs or egg replacer for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure extract recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest freshly grated preferred
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Lemon Juice or bottled but may lack freshness
  • 1 drop Yellow Food Coloring optional for marbled effect

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Crush graham crackers to make about 1.5 cups of crumbs and mix with 0.5 cup melted butter. Press into the pan to create the crust.
  3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Scoop half the filling into another bowl, add lemon juice and food coloring to the other half, stirring gently.
  5. Pour plain filling over baked crust, drizzle lemon filling on top, and swirl through with a knife.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
  7. Cool completely at room temperature for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  8. Lift bars out using parchment paper, slice into squares or bars, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling. Chill the crust before pouring in filling for best texture.

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