Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars
Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars are a delightful treat that combines the tangy brightness of lemon with a rich and creamy cheesecake filling, all layered between deliciously buttery oat crumbles. These bars are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ, celebrating a family gathering, or simply craving a sweet indulgence. They can easily be made ahead of time, chilled, and served fresh from the refrigerator, making them an ideal choice for busy schedules. With their irresistible flavor and unique texture, these crumb bars are sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups flour
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 1 cup cold butter, sliced
- 1 ½ cups oats
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a food processor, pulse flour and brown sugar until combined. Add cold butter slices and pulse until crumbly. Mix in oats.
- Reserve 1 ½ cups of the mixture for topping; press the rest into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and zest.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over baked crust; sprinkle reserved crumble on top.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until lightly browned.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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