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Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars

Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars That Brighten Your Day

Delight in the creamy richness of Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars, combining cheesecake and zesty lemon for a stunning dessert that impresses.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar reduce for lower sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest fresh
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice fresh
  • few drops Yellow Food Coloring optional
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries for serving

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Press the mixture into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and lemon zest.
  4. Reserve half of the cheesecake batter, then mix lemon juice and food coloring into the remaining batter.
  5. Pour the plain batter over the crust, drizzle the lemon batter on top, and swirl to create a marbled effect.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  7. Let cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

To ensure a smooth cheesecake, avoid overmixing after adding eggs. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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