Description
These Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars are creamy, tangy, and irresistibly sweet. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy afternoons, this dessert combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a silky lemon-infused cheesecake layer and a vibrant strawberry swirl for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press into pan and bake 8–10 mins; cool.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar, add eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
- Pour half cheesecake mixture over crust, dollop half strawberry puree, swirl gently.
- Add remaining cheesecake mixture and remaining strawberry puree, swirl lightly.
- Bake 30–35 mins until center is set. Cool, then refrigerate 3+ hours.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for smooth filling.
- Heat strawberries briefly for a more vivid swirl.
- Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg