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Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Delicious Lemon Cheesecake Bars for Guilt-Free Indulgence

These Lemon Cheesecake Bars combine Greek yogurt with vibrant citrus flavor for a guilt-free indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Substitute with gluten-free graham crackers for gluten-free version
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese Regular cream cheese can be used
  • 1 cup Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Can substitute with low-fat yogurt if not available
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with stevia or sugar substitute for low-calorie version
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder; replace with 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water for vegan option
  • 1 large Egg White Acts as a binder
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest Fresh zest recommended for best taste
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Use bottled lemon juice in a pinch, but fresh is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for best results
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Can use almond flour for gluten-free option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • Mixer
  • 8x8-inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Cheesecake Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  2. Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Melt the unsalted butter and combine it with the crushed graham crackers. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 6-7 minutes.
  3. In a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add the Greek yogurt, sugar, and salt, mixing until smooth.
  4. Incorporate the egg and egg white, followed by lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and flour, blending until smooth.
  5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust, lower the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C), and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator when ready to enjoy.

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