Description
Indulge in the bliss of Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Crumb Bars, a delightful dessert that combines rich, creamy cheesecake with a tangy lemon flavor, all nestled between layers of buttery oat crumble. Perfect for summer picnics or family gatherings, these bars are easy to prepare and will impress everyone at your table. The balance of sweet and tart flavors, along with a satisfying texture contrast from the crumbly topping, makes this dessert a must-try. Whether served alone or paired with fresh berries and whipped cream, they are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 1 cup cold butter
- 1 ½ cups oats
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese
- 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, mix flour and brown sugar. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly; then mix in oats.
- Reserve 1 ½ cups of the mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in milk, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest.
- Pour cheesecake filling over baked crust and sprinkle reserved crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until lightly browned on top. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg