Description
Creamy and tangy Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars with a buttery graham cracker crust and swirls of lemon curd. A perfect dessert for brunch, bake sales, or holidays that’s easy to make and even easier to love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until creamy.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of lemon curd over the filling and gently swirl with a toothpick or knife.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is just set.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
- Swirl gently to maintain the marble effect.
- Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg