Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars
These Lemon Marbled Cheesecake Bars are a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and bright lemon flavor. The beautiful marbled effect makes them perfect for any occasion, and they’re surprisingly easy to make!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the Crust: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Add Lemon Flavor: Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest into the cheesecake filling.
- Create the Marble Effect: Divide the cheesecake filling into two bowls. Add a few drops of yellow food coloring (if using) to one bowl and mix well.
- Assemble and Marble: Drop spoonfuls of the plain and yellow cheesecake fillings randomly over the crust. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the fillings together, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake the Cheesecake Bars: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly wobbly.
- Cool and Chill: Let the cheesecake bars cool completely in the pan, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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